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- [ahr-kee-uh n]
- /ɑrˈki ən/
- /ˈɑːkiən/
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- [ahr-kee-uh n]
- /ɑrˈki ən/
Definitions of archean word
- adjective archean designating or of the geologic eon characterized by the development of the first igneous and metamorphic rocks and the first marine microorganisms; Precambrian, esp. early Precambrian 3
- adjective archean noting or pertaining to rocks of the Archeozoic portion of the Precambrian Era. 1
- adjective archean Alternative form of Archaean. 0
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Origin of archean
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Greek archaî(os) ancient (see archaeo-) + -an
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Parts of speech for Archean
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
archean popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
archean usage trend in Literature
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- how long did the archean eon last?
- what is archean eon?
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