Pleistocene

Meaning of the word

Pleistocene is a geological time that occurred between 2.6 million and 11.7 thousand years ago. It is characterized by a series of glaciations and interglations, during which major climate change occurred and the evolution of various species.

Origin of the word

The word “Pleistocene” originates in the ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of “pleistos” (many) and “kainos” (recent), meaning “more recent”.

Word adverbs

– Plenistocenically

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Ice Age
– Quaternary
– glaciation

Word Definitions

– Geological time characterized by glaciations and interglations.
– Period in which major climate change and species evolution occurred.
– Time when primitive human beings began to develop.

Phrases that the word applies

– During the Pleistocene, the mammoths lived the earth.
– Pleistocene was marked by intense climate variations.
– The fossils found indicate that several species evolved during the Pleistocene.

Examples of the word in text

During the Pleistocene, there were several glaciations that covered large areas with ice. These climate change had a significant impact on the flora and fauna of the time. In addition, it was during the Pleistocene that early primitive human beings began to develop and migrate to different regions of the world.

Rhymes with the word

– Scene
– Sine
– Reno
– Xeno
– Heno

Anagrams with the word

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