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Stela vs Tablet - What's the difference?

stela | tablet |

As nouns the difference between stela and tablet

is that stela is connection (position in a network of profitable acquaintanceships) while tablet is a slab of clay used for inscription.

As a verb tablet is

to form (a drug, etc) into tablets.

stela

English

Alternative forms

* (pl. ) stelae, steles

Noun

(stelae)
  • (archaeology) an obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone
  • *1776 , R. Chandler, Trav. Greece , VIII 35
  • *:In the courts of the houses lie many round stelæ , or pillars, once placed on the graves of the Athenians.
  • *1837 , J. G. Wilkinson, Manners & Customs of the Anc. Egyptians , I ii 101
  • *:He erected a stela , with an inscription in the sacred character, to commemorate his successes.
  • *1876 , S. Manning, Land of Pharaohs , 203
  • *:The upright blocks or stelas are among the most curious parts of the present ruin.
  • *1893 , E. A. T. W. Budge, Mummy , 30
  • *:Thothmes I. set up two stelæ near the Euphrates.
  • *1966 , Paul Bowles, Up Above the World
  • *:A shore excursion had been arranged for the passengers who were interested in visiting the stelae of San Ignacio.
  • Synonyms

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    tablet

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A slab of clay used for inscription.
  • (religion) A short scripture written by the founders of the Bahá'í faith.
  • A pill; a small, easily swallowed portion of a substance.
  • Many people take vitamin tablets as a food supplement.
  • (computing) A graphics tablet.
  • (computing) A tablet computer, a type of portable computer.
  • (Scotland) A confection made from sugar, condensed milk and butter.
  • See also

    * caplet * capsule

    Verb

  • To form (a drug, etc.) into tablets.
  • Anagrams

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