cuniform

*/ˈkyuːniːfaɪm/ or /ˌkyuːniˈfaɪm/ *

Definitions

1. noun

an ancient writing system used by the Sumerians and other cultures of the Near East, characterized by wedge-shaped characters.

“The archaeologist studied the cuneiform inscriptions on the ancient clay tablets.”

Synonyms

  • Sumerian script
  • wedge-writing

Antonyms

  • alphabet
  • phonetic script