Pleistocene

adjective

Pleis·​to·​cene ˈplī-stə-ˌsēn How to pronounce Pleistocene (audio)
: of, relating to, or being the earlier epoch of the Quaternary or the corresponding series of rocks see Geologic Time Table
Pleistocene noun

Word History

Etymology

Greek pleistos most + International Scientific Vocabulary -cene; akin to Greek pleiōn more

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pleistocene was in 1839

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“Pleistocene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pleistocene. Accessed 31 May. 2023.

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Pleistocene

adjective
Pleis·​to·​cene ˈplī-stə-ˌsēn How to pronounce Pleistocene (audio)
: of, relating to, or being the earlier epoch of the Quaternary period of geological history or the corresponding series of rocks see geologic time
Pleistocene noun
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