Meaning of the word cuneiform in English
What does cuneiform mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cuneiform
US /ˈkjuː.nə.fɔːrm/
UK /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/
Noun
a system of writing developed in ancient Mesopotamia, characterized by wedge-shaped marks made in clay tablets
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Many ancient texts were preserved using cuneiform script.
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Archaeologists discovered tablets inscribed with cuneiform.
Adjective
relating to or written in cuneiform
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The museum displayed several cuneiform tablets.
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Scholars are still deciphering some of the more complex cuneiform texts.