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pleistocene

 

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Noun pleistocene has 1 sense
  1. Pleistocene, Pleistocene epoch, Glacial epoch - from two million to 11 thousand years ago; extensive glaciation of the northern hemisphere; the time of human evolution
    --1 is a kind of epoch
    --1 is a part of Quaternary, Quaternary period, Age of Man

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Pleistocene

Definition:

Pleistocene refers to the geological epoch that occurred from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago. It is characterized by the presence of extensive glaciations and the appearance of modern humans.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun - singular: Pleistocene
  • Adjective: Pleistocene

Senses:

  1. As a noun: The Pleistocene epoch or the Pleistocene period.
  2. As an adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the Pleistocene epoch.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Pleistocene witnessed several major ice ages.

2. The Pleistocene was a time of significant climatic changes.

3. A variety of fossils from the Pleistocene have been discovered.

4. During the Pleistocene, the landscape was shaped by massive glaciers.

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