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Meaning of "megalithic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MEGALITHIC

megalithic  [ˌmeɡəˈlɪθɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MEGALITHIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Megalithic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MEGALITHIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

megalithic

Megalith

A megalith is a large stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. The word "megalithic" describes structures made of such large stones, utilizing an interlocking system without the use of mortar or cement, as well as representing periods of prehistory characterised by such constructions. For later periods the term monolith, with an overlapping meaning, is more likely to be used. The word "megalith" comes from the Ancient Greek "μέγας" meaning "great" and "λίθος" meaning "stone." Megalith also denotes an item consisting of rock hewn in definite shapes for special purposes. It has been used to describe buildings built by people from many parts of the world living in many different periods. A variety of large stones are seen as megaliths, with the most widely known megaliths not being sepulchral. The construction of these structures took place mainly in the Neolithic and continued into the Chalcolithic and Bronze Age.

Definition of megalithic in the English dictionary

The definition of megalithic in the dictionary is of or relating to megaliths.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MEGALITHIC


acrolithic
ˌækrəˈlɪθɪk
batholithic
ˌbæθəˈlɪθɪk
chalcolithic
ˌkælkəˈlɪθɪk
endolithic
ˌɛndəʊˈlɪθɪk
Eolithic
ˌiːəʊˈlɪθɪk
epilithic
ˌɛpɪˈlɪθɪk
granolithic
ˌɡrænəˈlɪθɪk
heliolithic
ˌhiːlɪəʊˈlɪθɪk
lithic
ˈlɪθɪk
Mesolithic
ˌmɛsəʊˈlɪθɪk
microlithic
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈlɪθɪk
monolithic
ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk
Neolithic
ˌniːəʊˈlɪθɪk
otolithic
ˌəʊtəʊˈlɪθɪk
Palaeolithic
ˌpælɪəʊˈlɪθɪk
paleolithic
ˌpælɪəʊˈlɪθɪk
protolithic
ˌprəʊtəʊˈlɪθɪk
trilithic
traɪˈlɪθɪk
xenolithic
ˌzenəˈlɪθɪk
zoolithic
ˌzəʊəˈlɪθɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MEGALITHIC

megalith
megalithic tomb
megalitre
megaloblast
megaloblastic
megaloblastic anaemia
megalocardia
megalocephalic
megalocephalous
megalocephaly
megalodon
megalomania
megalomaniac
megalomaniacal
megalopic
megalopolis
megalopolitan
megalops
megalosaur
megalosaurian

WORDS THAT END LIKE MEGALITHIC

benthic
empathic
ethic
Gothic
homeopathic
homoeopathic
idiopathic
laccolithic
Lower Palaeolithic
Middle Palaeolithic
mythic
naturopathic
neuropathic
ornithic
osteopathic
psychopathic
statolithic
Upper Palaeolithic
urolithic
work ethic

Synonyms and antonyms of megalithic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «megalithic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MEGALITHIC

Find out the translation of megalithic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of megalithic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «megalithic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

巨石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

megalítica
570 millions of speakers

English

megalithic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बड़े पत्थरों का बना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المغليثية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мегалитические
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

megalítico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

megalithic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mégalithique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Megalititik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

megalithisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

巨石の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

거석
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Megalitik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cự thạch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெருங்கற்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेगालिथिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

megalitik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

megalitico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

megalitycznych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мегалітичні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

megalitic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεγαλιθικών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mega
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

megalitiska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

megalittiske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of megalithic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MEGALITHIC»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about megalithic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MEGALITHIC»

Discover the use of megalithic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to megalithic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Megalithic Lunar Observatories
This unique text discusses the mathematical principles behind Megalithic stone circles, and how these were used for observing lunar cycles in prehistoric times.
Alexander Thom, 1971
2
Megalithic Research in the Netherlands, 1547-1911
The current interpretation of these monuments, however, is the result of over 400 years of megalithic research, the history of which is recorded in this book.
Jan Albert Bakker, 2010
3
Irish Megalithic Tombs
This book provides a concise and easily accessible summary of archaeological research on megalithic monuments.
Elizabeth Shee Twohig, 2004
4
The megalithic monuments of Britain and Ireland
Documents the creation of large-stone, earth, and wood structures in Britain and Ireland throughout prehistoric periods, discussing the architecture and diversity of the megalithic phenomenon and how it transformed regional landscapes.
Christopher Scarre, 2007
5
The Megalithic European: The 21st Century Traveller in ...
T"he Megalithic European is Julian Cope's 21st-century guide to some of the oldest structures in the world--a masterpiece of archaeological travel to over 300 ancient sites.
Julian Cope, 2004
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The Modern Antiquarian: A Pre-millennial Odyssey Through ...
Looks at megalithic sites and monuments in Great Britain
Julian Cope, 1998
7
The Megalithic Empire
Fascinating account of how long distance trade was carried out in Ancient Britain in the absence of literate devices such as maps and signposts.
M J Harper, 2012
8
The Megalithic Culture of Melanesia
manner is contrary to the chronological succession of events, it has the advantage of preparing our minds for an understanding of those areas in which only faint traces of megalithic culture are found. It is unnecessary to stress here that not all ...
Alphonse Riesenfeld, 1950
9
Megalithic Tombs and Long Barrows in Britain
The stone monuments of Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and the Cotswolds, and the earth and timber barrows of Southern and North-Eastern England are described in this addition to the Shire Archaeology series.
Frances Lynch, 1997
10
Megalithic quarrying: sourcing, extracting and manipulating ...
Papers from the session entitled Megalithic Quarrying presented at the XV UISPP World Congress (Lisbon, 4-9 September 2006).
Christopher Scarre, International Union of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Sciences, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MEGALITHIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term megalithic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Awolnation @ Stubb's BBQ 11/3
Soon, the band of five was formed and released their first album, Megalithic Symphony, in 2010. The band's most notable hit, “Sail,” placed as ... «mxdwn.com, Jul 15»
2
Clocktower Productions presents Anxious Spaces: Installation as …
For the 2nd summer in a row, Clocktower has partnered with Knockdown Center in Queens, a megalithic restored factory warehouse that ... «Arte Fuse, Jul 15»
3
Infographic Ranks The Fastest Ships In The Universe
... Barf says Spaceball One must have overshot the space RV by “a week and a half”. This sets our top speed for the megalithic Spaceball One. «MOARGeek, Jul 15»
4
Ingots found in Kollam throws light on life of Megalithic people
Kochi: A team of archaeologists has come across hundreds of iron ingots in a coastal village in southern Kerala, throwing light on the life of the ... «onmanorama, Jul 15»
5
UK full of mini versions of Stonehenge!
"We all focus on the giant megalithic structures like the stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury, but they were just the biggest," he said. «Business Standard, Jul 15»
6
Saturday's Best Bets: World Naked Bike Ride, AWOLNATION
Rock band AWOLNATION is back with its follow-up to 2011's “Megalithic Symphony” with its latest album “Run.” Years in the making, the band's ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
7
Diarmaid Ferriter: Refreshing to hear priest fulminate against sinful …
Megalithic rock-scribing found near Croagh Patrick. It is refreshing to hear a priest fulminate against the sinful excesses of the sky athletes. «Irish Times, Jul 15»
8
Today's best bet: AWOLNATION at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Rock band AWOLNATION is back with its follow-up to 2011's “Megalithic Symphony” with its latest album “Run.” Years in the making, the band's ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
9
12 things to do: Indy Film Fest, Patti LaBelle and more
This electronic rock band who broke big with 2011's “Megalithic Symphony” visits Indianapolis in support of “Run,” its sophomore album ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
10
Cartel Land Review
... to the Mexican drug business and executes a heart rending story of the fight locals are waging against the megalithic force of drug cartels. «Monsters and Critics.com, Jul 15»

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