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abbevilean

adj.
abbevilean
  1. 1 alternative spelling (adj.)
    Science

    This is an alternative way to spell "Abbevillian," a word used in archaeology to talk about a very early time when humans made stone tools.

    An orthographic variant of "Abbevillian," a term in archaeology referring to a Lower Palaeolithic culture or its associated artifacts.

    Example

    Some older texts might use 'Abbevilean' when discussing early human tool-making, but 'Abbevillian' is more common today.

    Example

    Some older texts might use 'Abbevilean' when discussing early human tool-making, but 'Abbevillian' is more common today.

    Pitfall
    The Abbevilean period was important.
    The Abbevillian period was important.

    The spelling 'Abbevillian' is the standard and more common form for this archaeological term.

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