abbevilean
abbevilean
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1 alternative spelling (adj.) ScienceThis 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.
ExampleSome older texts might use 'Abbevilean' when discussing early human tool-making, but 'Abbevillian' is more common today.
ExampleSome older texts might use 'Abbevilean' when discussing early human tool-making, but 'Abbevillian' is more common today.
PitfallThe Abbevilean period was important.The Abbevillian period was important.The spelling 'Abbevillian' is the standard and more common form for this archaeological term.