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megalithic

/ˌmɛɡ.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/
meg · a · lith · ic
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• adjective

1

Relating to or consisting of prehistoric monuments or structures built from exceptionally large stones, such as dolmens, menhirs, and stone circles.

Example

"Archaeologists spent the summer excavating a newly discovered megalithic tomb on the coast of Brittany."

2

Extremely large, massive, or imposing in scale or size.

Example

"The corporation's megalithic headquarters towered over the surrounding historic neighborhood."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the Ancient Greek 'megas' (large or great) and 'lithos' (stone), combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Megalithic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/megalithic
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