lithic

/ˈlɪθɪk/

//ˈlɪθɪk// adj

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"lithic" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“lithic” is an uncommon English word, ranked #71,661 in English word frequency and used as an adjective.

#71,661
frequency rank, English
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Relating to stone.

Key facts for lithic
PropertyValue
Headwordlithic
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈlɪθɪk/
Letters6
Frequency rank#71,661
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “lithic” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). lithic lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for lithic is 6 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈlɪθɪk/. Corpus data places it at rank #71,661 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for lithic, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Etymologically, the entry records: From lith- + -ic. The correct English form is lithic, spelled L-I-T-H-I-C.

Definition

  1. 1
    Relating to stone.
  2. 2
    Relating to rock.
  3. 3
    Relating to lithium.
  4. 4
    Relating to the formation of uric acid concretions (stones) in the bladder and other parts of the body.
  5. 5
    pertaining to Native American culture before circa 8,500 BCE.

Etymology

From lith- + -ic.

This word in other languages

lítico(Español)lithique(Français)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "lithic"?
"lithic" is spelled L-I-T-H-I-C. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈlɪθɪk/.
What does "lithic" mean?
As an adjective, "lithic" means: Relating to stone.
How do you pronounce "lithic"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "lithic" is /ˈlɪθɪk/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "lithic"?
From lith- + -ic. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “lithic”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is L-I-T-H-I-C - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈlɪθɪk/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list