neolith

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A stone tool made and used in the New Stone Age, often with polished surfaces

noun
/ˈniːəˌlɪθ/

Specialized

: neolito

The neolith displayed intricate craftsmanship and showed evidence of regular use.

Examples

Many museums feature neoliths to illustrate advances in prehistoric technology.
The archaeologist discovered a rare neolith in the cave.
Archaeologists discovered a neolith while excavating the ancient settlement.
Many neoliths were found at the ancient site.
Archaeologists discovered a neolith while excavating the ancient settlement.
The neolith displayed intricate craftsmanship and showed evidence of regular use.
Many museums feature neoliths to illustrate advances in prehistoric technology.

Surface Forms

neolith singular

neoliths plural

Morphology

neolith = neo + lith

Formally 'neo-' (new) + 'lith' (stone) is clear, but 'lith' is a bound combining form (not a standalone English word), so learners may not infer 'stone' without prior exposure.

Etymology

Neolith comes from Greek parts neo- 'new' and -lith 'stone', so it literally means 'new stone'. That's why a neolith is a stone tool from the Neolithic or 'New Stone Age' — a later, often polished and specially shaped stone tool rather than a simple, rough rock.