ammonolitic
|am-mo-no-lit-ic|
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/ˌæməˈnɒlɪtɪk/
related to ammonite fossils
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammonolitic' originates from 'ammonite', specifically the word 'ammonites', where 'ammon' referred to the Egyptian god Ammon, and '-ite' meant 'stone'.
Historical Evolution
'ammonites' transformed into the English word 'ammonolitic' to describe characteristics related to ammonite fossils.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to ammonite stones', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to ammonolite fossils'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of ammonolites, a type of fossilized ammonite.
The ammonolitic structure of the rock indicated the presence of ancient marine life.
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Last updated: 2025/07/18 10:21