Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cuneiform
Noun
/ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːrm/
Definition
Cuneiform is a system of writing that was developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia around 3500 BC.
Examples
- The cuneiform tablets found in archaeological sites offer insights into ancient civilizations.
- Scholars study cuneiform to unlock the history of the Sumerians and Akkadians.
Meaning
The term ‘cuneiform’ means ‘wedge-shaped’, which refers to the design of the characters that were created by pressing a stylus into clay tablets.
Synonyms
- Wedge writing
- Mesopotamian script
