subprismatic en · ADJ
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin subprismaticus. By surface analysis, sub- + prismatic.
Meanings
- Only somewhat characteristic of a prism; not quite prismatic.
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(of a stone age tool) flattened, with a tapered base
Prismatic or subprismatic blade and bladelet cores are extremely rare.
2015 July 9, “Analysis of Site Formation and Assemblage Integrity Does Not Support Attribution of the Uluzzian to Modern Humans at Grotta del Cavallo”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more subprismatic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most subprismatic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
la subprismaticus (Translations)