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- [meg-uh-lith]
- /ˈmɛg ə lɪθ/
- /ˈmeɡ.ə.lɪθ/
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- [meg-uh-lith]
- /ˈmɛg ə lɪθ/
Definitions of megalith word
- noun megalith a stone of great size, especially in ancient construction work, as the Cyclopean masonry, or in prehistoric Neolithic remains, as dolmens or menhirs. 1
- noun megalith A large stone that forms a prehistoric monument (e.g., a menhir) or part of one (e.g., a stone circle or chamber tomb). 1
- noun megalith large prehistoric stone structure 1
- noun megalith a stone of great size, esp one forming part of a prehistoric monument 0
- noun megalith a huge stone, esp. one used in Neolithic monuments or in the construction work of ancient peoples 0
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Origin of megalith
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; mega- + -lith
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Parts of speech for Megalith
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megalith popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for megalith
noun megalith
- monolith — an obelisk, column, large statue, etc., formed of a single block of stone.
- boulder — A boulder is a large rounded rock.
- cromlech — a circle of prehistoric standing stones
- menhir — an upright monumental stone standing either alone or with others, as in an alignment, found chiefly in Cornwall and Brittany.
- dolmen — a structure usually regarded as a tomb, consisting of two or more large, upright stones set with a space between and capped by a horizontal stone.
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