Synonyms of cuneiform
6 similar words
Another word for cuneiform is wedge-shaped. Other synonyms of cuneiform are wedgy.
Synonyms and similar words for cuneiform
nounAn ancient Mesopotamian writing system, adapted within several language families, originating as...
- wedge-writingA form of writing predominantly featuring the use of wedge-shaped characters; cuneiform.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- cunealShaped like a wedge; cuneiform.
- cuneiform boneAny one of three wedge-shaped bones of the foot.
- wedgelikeShaped like a wedge.
- wedge-shapedShaped like a wedge.
- wedgyResembling a wedge, especially in shape.
Meaning of cuneiform
- adjective Having the form of a wedge; wedge-shaped, especially with a tapered end.
- adjective Written in the cuneiform writing system.
- noun An ancient Mesopotamian writing system, adapted within several language families, originating as pictograms in Sumer around the 30th century BCE, evolving into more abstract and characteristic wedge shapes formed by a blunt reed stylus on clayen tablets.
cuneiform in other languages
Questions about synonyms of cuneiform
- What is another word for cuneiform?
- Cuneiform has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wedge-shaped and wedgy.
- What does cuneiform mean?
- Cuneiform means having the form of a wedge; wedge-shaped, especially with a tapered end.
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