lithoglyptics
- noun
- /ˌlɪθəˈɡlɪptɪks/
- Specialized
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litoiglicia
- She studied lithoglyptics to master the ancient techniques used in gemstone engraving.
Examples
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The museum's collection includes several outstanding examples of lithoglyptics from the Roman Empire.
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The ancient Greeks mastered lithoglyptics to create intricate designs.
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He wrote a detailed book on the history and methods of lithoglyptics.
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He studied lithoglyptics at the university.
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She studied lithoglyptics to master the ancient techniques used in gemstone engraving.
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The museum's collection includes several outstanding examples of lithoglyptics from the Roman Empire.
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He wrote a detailed book on the history and methods of lithoglyptics.
Synonyms
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4.1
A picture made by cutting or etching a hard surface
To carve designs into precious stones
Carving designs into small stones like gems
The work of carving designs on gems and hard stones
The art of carving or engraving designs on stones like gems
Surface Forms
Morphology
lithoglyptics = lithoglyph (opaque) = litho + glypt + ics
The term 'lithoglyph' is not commonly known, and the suffix '-ics' indicates a field of study or practice, which may not be clear to learners.
Etymology
The word lithoglyptics comes from Greek parts litho- 'stone' and -glyptics 'carving', like the familiar hieroglyph where 'glyph' is a carved sign. So lithoglyptics is basically 'stone carving', which explains why it means the art of engraving designs or words on precious stones.