Stela

Pronunciation: /ˈstiːlə/

Definitions of stela

noun an upright stone slab or column typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design, often serving as a gravestone

Example Sentences

A1 The stela in the museum had hieroglyphics carved into it.

A2 The ancient stela told the story of a great warrior.

B1 Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved stela at the excavation site.

B2 The stela was believed to have been erected in honor of a powerful ruler.

C1 The intricate details on the stela provided valuable insights into the civilization's history.

C2 The stela's inscription revealed important information about religious practices in the ancient society.

Examples of stela in a Sentence

formal The ancient stela displayed intricate carvings depicting historical events.

informal Have you seen that old stela with the cool designs on it?

slang Check out that dope stela over there, it's pretty rad.

figurative The stela of knowledge stood tall in the library, symbolizing the pursuit of wisdom.

Grammatical Forms of stela

• past tense: stelaed
• plural: stelas
• comparative: more stela
• superlative: most stela
• present tense: stelas
• future tense: will stela
• perfect tense: have stelaed
• continuous tense: is stelaing
• singular: stela
• positive degree: stela
• infinitive: to stela
• gerund: stelaing
• participle: stelaed

Origin and Evolution of stela

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stela' originates from the Latin word 'stēlē' which means pillar or slab.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stela' has come to specifically refer to an upright stone or slab inscribed with a commemorative or funerary inscription, often used in ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece.