Cenozoic

Pronunciation: /ˌsiːnəˈzoʊɪk/

Definitions of cenozoic

noun The Cenozoic era, the most recent geological era, spanning from 66 million years ago to the present.

Example Sentences

A1 The Cenozoic era is also known as the Age of Mammals.

A2 During the Cenozoic period, mammals diversified and evolved rapidly.

B1 The Cenozoic era began after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

B2 The Cenozoic era is divided into three periods: Paleogene, Neogene, and Quaternary.

C1 The Cenozoic era is the most recent geological era and spans from about 66 million years ago to the present.

C2 The Cenozoic era is characterized by the rise of mammals and the development of grasslands.

Examples of cenozoic in a Sentence

formal The Cenozoic era is also known as the Age of Mammals.

informal The Cenozoic era is when all the cool mammals started showing up.

slang The Cenozoic era was like the heyday for mammals, they were everywhere!

figurative The Cenozoic era was like the dawn of a new age for mammals, paving the way for their dominance.

Grammatical Forms of cenozoic

• plural: cenozoics
• comparative: more cenozoic
• superlative: most cenozoic
• present tense: cenozoic
• future tense: will cenozoic
• perfect tense: have cenozoic
• continuous tense: is cenozoicing
• singular: cenozoic
• positive degree: cenozoic
• infinitive: to cenozoic
• gerund: cenozoicing
• participle: cenozoiced

Origin and Evolution of cenozoic

First Known Use: 1838 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'Cenozoic' originates from the Greek words 'kainos' meaning new and 'zoikos' meaning of animals.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in geology to refer to the most recent era of geological time, the meaning of 'Cenozoic' has evolved to encompass the era of time from the extinction of the dinosaurs to the present, focusing on the rise of mammals and the evolution of modern ecosystems.