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Dolichocephalic (Adjective)

Meaning

Having a relatively long head with a cephalic index of under 75.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The ancient Egyptians often depicted their rulers with dolichocephalic features in an idealized and stylized manner.
  • Studies have shown that the average cranial index in this region is dolichocephalic, reflecting the characteristic head shape of the local population.
  • Anthropologists have long been fascinated by the dolichocephalic skulls discovered in the ancient burial grounds of the Andean highlands.
  • The dolichocephalic features of the statue are consistent with the artistic conventions of the time period in which it was created.
  • Forensic analysis of the skull revealed a dolichocephalic shape, which helped investigators narrow down the possible identity of the remains.

Synonyms

  • Dolichocranial
  • Dolichocranic

Antonyms

  • Brachycephalic
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