Ugaritic

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noun

Uga·​rit·​ic ˌyü-gə-ˈri-tik How to pronounce Ugaritic (audio) ˌü-gə- How to pronounce Ugaritic (audio)
: the Semitic language of ancient Ugarit closely related to Phoenician and Hebrew

Ugaritic

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adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient city of Ugarit, its inhabitants, or Ugaritic

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Noun
Because Ugaritic had already been decoded by scholars, the MIT team was able to confirm the program’s success. Elizabeth Svoboda, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2010

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1936, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ugaritic was in 1936

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“Ugaritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ugaritic. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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