megalithic structure
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- noun
- /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk ˈstrʌkʧər/
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estructura megalítica
- Stonehenge is one of the most famous megalithic structures in the world, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
But what would last is massive megalithic structures like the Great Pyramid that would that would last.
- But what would last is massive megalithic structures like the Great Pyramid that would that would last.
Examples
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Logic does not exist at Pumapunku because there, we have megalithic structures which just lie about this entire site as if ripped apart by some sort of a great force.
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But what would last is massive megalithic structures like the Great Pyramid that would that would last.
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Perhaps the most familiar and most mysterious megalithic structure in all the world is the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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As with other megalithic structures, the Maltese temples are a magnet for those speculating about astronomical alignments.
Academic text (2004) -
Many ancient cultures built megalithic structures that still stand today as a testament to their architectural skills.
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The remains of several megalithic structures can be found in the region, showcasing the ingenuity of prehistoric builders.
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'megalithic' specifies relating to very large prehistoric stone constructions and 'structure' means a constructed assembly, so together they denote a monument made of very large stones. This is a literal, predictable combination and would be understandable to a B1 learner who already knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Megalithic structure comes from two parts, mega and lithic, that mean 'very large' and 'stone'. The phrase gives the image of giant stones put together to make a very old monument, so it now means 'a very large stone monument'.