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Cuneiform

Verb / ˈkju:ni:ʌˌfɔ:rm / Another word for cuneiform — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cuneiform is a system of writing that was used in ancient Mesopotamia. It was made by pressing a reed stylus into clay tablets to make wedge-shaped marks.

Synonyms & similar words

cuneal wedgeshaped inscription carving etching engraving impression

Example sentences

  1. The cuneiform writing on the tablet told the story of a great flood.
  2. The students learned about cuneiform in their history class.
  3. Cuneiform was used to record important events in ancient Mesopotamia.
  4. The archaeologists found cuneiform tablets in the ruins of an ancient city.
  5. The scribe carefully pressed the stylus into the clay to make cuneiform marks.

Quotes

  • 'Cuneiform is the most beautiful and most powerful writing in the world.' - Jean-Jacques Glassner
  • 'Cuneiform is the first writing system in the world.' - Irving Finkel
  • 'Cuneiform is the most complex writing system ever devised by man.' - Samuel Noah Kramer

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