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dolichocephalic

dolichocephalic

9.9
A person or animal with a long, narrow head
  • noun
  • /ˌdɑːlɪkoʊˈsɛfəlɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dolicocefálico
  • The dolichocephalic skull shape is often seen in certain populations.

Examples

  • Most of the population in that region was described as dolichocephalic in cranial studies.

  • The anthropologist identified several dolichocephalic individuals among the ancient skulls.

  • A dolichocephalic shape was once thought to indicate certain ancestral traits.

  • Many dolichocephalics have distinct facial features.

  • Many anthropologists study dolichocephalic skulls to understand human variation.

  • The dolichocephalic phenotype can be found in several populations around the world.

  • Among the ancient artifacts, researchers discovered a dolichocephalic skull that dated back thousands of years.

How Long

dolichocephalic
  • Specialized
9.9
brachycephalic
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

dolichocephalic singular
dolichocephalics plural

Morphology

dolichocephalic = cephalic (opaque) = dolicho + cephal + ic

The word is formed by adding the classical prefix dolicho- 'long' to cephalic, but both elements are technical and not readily inferable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Dolichocephalic comes from Greek parts dolicho- ('long') and -cephalic ('head'), so as a noun it simply names 'a long-headed person' or animal with a long, narrow skull.