The Devonian

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ðə dɪˈvoʊniən/

Definitions of the Devonian

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'Devonian' is a noun referring to a geological period in the Paleozoic Era.

Example Sentences

A1 The Devonian period was a time when fish first appeared in the fossil record.

A2 During the Devonian era, plants began to colonize the land.

B1 Many species of fish evolved during the Devonian period.

B2 The Devonian is known for its diverse marine life, including early sharks and ammonites.

C1 Geologists study the Devonian period to understand ancient ecosystems and climate changes.

C2 The Devonian is a crucial period in Earth's history, marking the transition from primitive life forms to more complex organisms.

Examples of the Devonian in a Sentence

formal The Devonian period is known for the diversification of fish and the first appearance of amphibians.

informal Back in the Devonian era, fish were really starting to do their thing.

slang Yo, did you know that the Devonian was like the party era for fish?

figurative Just like how the Devonian period was a time of growth and change in the natural world, we can also experience personal growth in our own lives.

Grammatical Forms of the Devonian

past tense

Devonianized

plural

Devonians

comparative

more Devonian

superlative

most Devonian

present tense

is Devonian

future tense

will be Devonian

perfect tense

has been Devonian

continuous tense

is being Devonian

singular

Devonian

positive degree

very Devonian

infinitive

to be Devonian

gerund

being Devonian

participle

Devonianizing

Origin and Evolution of the Devonian

First Known Use: 1838 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'the Devonian' originates from the region of Devon in England, known for its distinctive geological formations.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the geological period characterized by the presence of fossils from this region, the term 'Devonian' has since become a widely recognized term in the field of geology to refer to a specific period in Earth's history.