neolithisch

[neoˈliːtɪʃ]

/[neoˈliːtɪʃ]/ adj

The verdict

“neolithisch” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - das Neolithikum betreffend, zu ihm gehörend, in/während der Jungsteinzeit

Key facts for neolithisch
PropertyValue
Headwordneolithisch
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[neoˈliːtɪʃ]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “neolithisch” sits in German frequency

neolithisch falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

neolithisch is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [neoˈliːtɪʃ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "das Neolithikum betreffend, zu ihm gehörend, in/während der Jungsteinzeit".

Zero misspellings are on record for neolithisch in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is neolithisch, spelled N-E-O-L-I-T-H-I-S-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    das Neolithikum betreffend, zu ihm gehörend, in/während der Jungsteinzeit

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Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "neolithisch"?
"neolithisch" is spelled N-E-O-L-I-T-H-I-S-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is [neoˈliːtɪʃ].
What does "neolithisch" mean?
As an adjective, "neolithisch" means: das Neolithikum betreffend, zu ihm gehörend, in/während der Jungsteinzeit
How do you pronounce "neolithisch"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "neolithisch" is [neoˈliːtɪʃ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "neolithisch" come from?
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Using “neolithisch”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is N-E-O-L-I-T-H-I-S-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [neoˈliːtɪʃ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list