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Cuneiform: The Ancient Writing System of Mesopotamia
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What is the origin of the word 'cuneiform'?
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The word 'cuneiform' is derived from the Latin word 'cuneus', meaning 'wedge', referring to the wedge-shaped impressions made by the stylus on clay tablets.