aeneolithic
|ae-ne-o-lith-ic|
C2
/ˌiːniːəˈlɪθɪk/
copper age
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeneolithic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aeneus,' where 'aeneus' meant 'of copper or bronze.'
Historical Evolution
'aeneus' transformed into the English word 'aeneolithic,' referring to the period characterized by the use of copper tools.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of copper or bronze,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the transitional period between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the transitional period between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, characterized by the use of copper tools.
The aeneolithic period saw the first use of copper tools.
Synonyms
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