acrolithan
|ac-ro-lith-an|
C2
/ˈækrəˌlɪθən/
related to acrolith statues
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrolithan' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrolithos,' where 'akro-' meant 'top' and 'lithos' meant 'stone.'
Historical Evolution
'akrolithos' transformed into the English word 'acrolithan' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stone at the top,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to an acrolith statue.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling an acrolith, a type of ancient statue with a stone head and limbs and a wooden body.
The museum displayed an acrolithan statue from the ancient Greek period.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 20:36