The Dravidian language family.
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dravidic
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for dravidic.
Editorial note
I wonder if another possible explanation for the Dravidic SNPs is due to intermarriage with Indonesian population -- themselves probably bearing some Dravidic DNA due to India's influence on Indonesia at one time -- that traveled to Northern Australia from the late middle ages until early 20th century for fishing and trade purposes.
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Quick take
The Dravidian language family.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of dravidic gathered in one view.
Of or relating to the Dravidian language family.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for dravidic.
noun
The Dravidian language family.
See also: dravidian-language, dravidian
adjective
Of or relating to the Dravidian language family.
See also: dravidian-language, dravidian
Example sentences
I wonder if another possible explanation for the Dravidic SNPs is due to intermarriage with Indonesian population -- themselves probably bearing some Dravidic DNA due to India's influence on Indonesia at one time -- that traveled to Northern Australia from the late middle ages until early 20th century for fishing and trade purposes.
> "Mal." is likely Malayalam, a dravidic language from the indian subcontinent, not Malay (Austronesian language).
"Mal." is likely Malayalam, a dravidic language from the indian subcontinent, not Malay (Austronesian language).
Will it be Norse, Germanic, Latin or maybe Dravidic?
They purportedly admixed with or displaced indigenous Dravidic-speaking populations.
Quote examples
> "Mal." is likely Malayalam, a dravidic language from the indian subcontinent, not Malay (Austronesian language).
"Mal." is likely Malayalam, a dravidic language from the indian subcontinent, not Malay (Austronesian language).
Proper noun examples
Will it be Norse, Germanic, Latin or maybe Dravidic?
They purportedly admixed with or displaced indigenous Dravidic-speaking populations.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use dravidic in a sentence?
I wonder if another possible explanation for the Dravidic SNPs is due to intermarriage with Indonesian population -- themselves probably bearing some Dravidic DNA due to India's influence on Indonesia at one time -- that traveled to Northern Australia from the late middle ages until early 20th century for fishing and trade purposes.
What does dravidic mean?
The Dravidian language family.
What part of speech is dravidic?
dravidic is commonly used as noun, adjective.