Where does “microlithic” come from?
microlithic (English) comes from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microlithic (English): Formed of small stones
Ancestry of “microlithic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |