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- [ak-ruh-lith]
- /ˈæk rə lɪθ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ak-ruh-lith]
- /ˈæk rə lɪθ/
Definitions of acrolith word
- noun acrolith (esp in ancient Greek sculpture) a wooden, often draped figure with only the head, hands, and feet in stone 3
- noun acrolith in early Greek sculpture, a statue with stone head, hands, and feet, and a wooden trunk 3
- noun acrolith a sculptured figure having the head and extremities of stone and the torso of other material. 1
- noun acrolith An ancient Greek wooden statue with limbs and head of stone. 1
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Origin of acrolith
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Latin acrolithus < Greek akrólithos. See acro-, -lith
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Parts of speech for Acrolith
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acrolith popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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