Devonian

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Pronunciation: /dɪˈvoʊniən/

Definitions of Devonian

noun a period of the Paleozoic era, from about 416 to 359 million years ago, known for its diverse marine life and the first appearance of many types of fish

Example Sentences

A1 The Devonian period was a time when fish became more diverse.

A2 Many fossils from the Devonian era have been found in this region.

B1 The Devonian period is known for the evolution of early land plants.

B2 Geologists study the rock formations from the Devonian period to learn about ancient climates.

C1 The Devonian extinction event had a significant impact on marine life.

C2 Research into the Devonian period has provided valuable insights into the history of life on Earth.

Examples of Devonian in a Sentence

formal The Devonian period is known for the diversification of fish and the first appearance of forests on land.

informal Did you know that the Devonian period was when fish started to become more diverse?

slang The Devonian era was like the fish party era, you know what I mean?

figurative Just like the Devonian period marked a new beginning for life on Earth, this project marks a new chapter for our team.

Grammatical Forms of Devonian

plural

Devonians

comparative

more Devonian

superlative

most Devonian

present tense

Devonians

future tense

will be Devonian

perfect tense

have been Devonian

continuous tense

is being Devonian

singular

Devonian

positive degree

Devonian

infinitive

to be Devonian

gerund

being Devonian

participle

Devonian

Origin and Evolution of Devonian

First Known Use: 1838 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'Devonian' originates from the Devonian period, named after the English county of Devon where rocks from this period were first studied.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in geology to describe a specific period in Earth's history, the term 'Devonian' has since been widely adopted in scientific literature and popular culture to refer to the time period between 419.2 million and 358.9 million years ago.