Abbevillian

Pronunciation: /æbəˈvɪliən/

Definitions of abbevillian

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Lower Paleolithic culture of Europe, named after the type site of Abbeville in northern France

Example Sentences

A1 The abbevillian tools were used by early humans for hunting and gathering.

A2 Archaeologists have discovered abbevillian artifacts in various excavation sites.

B1 The abbevillian culture is known for its primitive stone tools and hunting techniques.

B2 Researchers have debated the significance of abbevillian technology in human evolution.

C1 The abbevillian industry represents a key stage in the development of prehistoric societies.

C2 Scholars continue to study the complexities of abbevillian tool production and use.

Examples of abbevillian in a Sentence

formal The abbevillian culture is known for its distinctive stone tools.

informal Have you heard of the abbevillian era in archaeology?

slang That abbevillian artifact is really cool!

figurative His cooking skills are as ancient as the abbevillian tools.

Grammatical Forms of abbevillian

• past tense: abbevillianized
• plural: abbevillians
• comparative: more abbevillian
• superlative: most abbevillian
• present tense: abbevillianizes
• future tense: will abbevillianize
• perfect tense: has abbevillianized
• continuous tense: is abbevillianizing
• singular: abbevillian
• positive degree: abbevillian
• infinitive: to abbevillianize
• gerund: abbevillianizing
• participle: abbevillianized

Origin and Evolution of abbevillian

First Known Use: 1861 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'abbevillian' originated from the name of the town of Abbeville in France, where prehistoric stone tools were first discovered.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a Lower Paleolithic stone tool industry, the term 'abbevillian' has evolved to also refer to the geological deposits associated with these tools and the prehistoric culture that produced them.