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- [plahy-stuh-seen]
- /ˈplaɪ stəˌsin/
- /ˈplaɪ.stə.siːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plahy-stuh-seen]
- /ˈplaɪ stəˌsin/
Definitions of pleistocene word
- adjective pleistocene noting or pertaining to the epoch forming the earlier half of the Quaternary Period, beginning about two million years ago and ending 10,000 years ago, characterized by widespread glacial ice and the advent of modern humans. 1
- noun pleistocene the Pleistocene Epoch or Series. 1
- adjective pleistocene of, denoting, or formed in the first epoch of the Quaternary period, which lasted for about 1 600 000 years. It was characterized by extensive glaciations of the N hemisphere and the evolutionary development of man 0
- adjective pleistocene designating or of the first geologic epoch of the Quaternary Period, characterized by a series of advancing and retreating continental glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere and the development of modern humans and toolmaking cultures 0
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Origin of pleistocene
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Greek pleîsto(s) most (superlative of polýs much) + -cene
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Parts of speech for Pleistocene
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pleistocene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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