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paleolithic

🇬🇧 UK/.pæliә'liθik/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Of or relating to the Old Stone Age, the earliest period of human history characterized by the use of stone tools

旧石器时代的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
paleoancient, old, primitive
+
lithstone, rock
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=paleolithic

Common Collocations

  • 1.Paleolithic age旧石器时代
  • 2.Paleolithic tools旧石器工具

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Paleolithic tools were made from stone and bone by ancient humans.

  • 2.

    The Paleolithic age lasted for millions of years before agriculture emerged.

  • 3.

    Scientists study Paleolithic cave paintings to understand prehistoric art.

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