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Linear A

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Pertaining to or characteristic of Linear A, an undeciphered writing system of ancient Crete.

Usage:

1. The archeologist discovered a tablet with linear A inscriptions.
2. Linear A script is considered one of the oldest writing systems.

Related Products:

• Archaeology Books on Linear A
• Books on Linear A Writing System

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: An undeciphered writing system used in ancient Crete.

Usage:

1. The linguist is trying to decode Linear A.
2. Linear A and Linear B belonged to the Minoan civilization.

Sense 2: A linear measurement of the relative size of fonts.

Usage:

1. The designer set the font size to 12 linear As.
2. The linear A value determines the spacing between letters.

Related Products:

• Measurement Tools for Linear A Fonts
• Books on Deciphering Ancient Scripts