Acrolithic

Pronunciation: /ˌækroʊˈlɪθɪk/

Definitions of acrolithic

adjective relating to or characteristic of an acrolith, a statue made of stone and other materials

Example Sentences

A1 The acrolithic statue was made of both stone and wood.

A2 The acrolithic sculpture depicted a mythical creature.

B1 The acrolithic figure was a combination of different materials.

B2 The acrolithic statue was a masterpiece of ancient artistry.

C1 The acrolithic sculpture demonstrated the artist's skill in blending materials.

C2 The acrolithic statue was a prime example of classical artistry.

Examples of acrolithic in a Sentence

formal The acrolithic statue featured a marble head and wooden body.

informal That acrolithic sculpture is a strange mix of materials.

slang Check out the acrolithic figure in the art gallery, it's pretty cool.

figurative Her personality was like an acrolithic statue, a combination of different traits.

Grammatical Forms of acrolithic

• past tense: acrolithed
• plural: acroliths
• comparative: more acrolithic
• superlative: most acrolithic
• present tense: acrolithes
• future tense: will acrolith
• perfect tense: has acrolithed
• continuous tense: is acrolithing
• singular: acrolith
• positive degree: acrolithic
• infinitive: to acrolith
• gerund: acrolithing
• participle: acrolithed

Origin and Evolution of acrolithic

First Known Use: 1836 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acrolithic' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'akros' meaning 'extreme' or 'topmost' and 'lithos' meaning 'stone'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe ancient Greek statues made of a combination of stone and other materials, the term 'acrolithic' has evolved to also refer to any work of art that combines different materials in its composition.