The Permian

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ðə ˈpɜrmiən/

Definitions of the Permian

noun a geologic period that occurred approximately 299 to 251 million years ago, known for its diverse plant and animal life

Example Sentences

A1 The Permian period was a time when many different types of plants and animals lived on Earth.

A2 Scientists believe that the Permian extinction event was one of the most devastating in Earth's history.

B1 Fossils from the Permian can provide valuable information about ancient ecosystems.

B2 The Permian period lasted from about 299 million to 252 million years ago.

C1 Researchers are still studying the causes of the mass extinction that marked the end of the Permian.

C2 The Permian era saw the rise of reptiles as dominant land animals.

Examples of the Permian in a Sentence

formal The Permian period is known for its vast biodiversity and the emergence of many new species.

informal The Permian era was like a huge party for all the different kinds of animals.

slang The Permian was poppin' with all sorts of cool creatures back in the day.

figurative The Permian was a time when life on Earth was really hitting its stride, like a well-oiled machine.

Grammatical Forms of the Permian

past tense

the Permian period

plural

the Permians

comparative

more Permian

superlative

most Permian

present tense

the Permian is

future tense

the Permian will

perfect tense

has been the Permian

continuous tense

is being the Permian

singular

the Permian

positive degree

very Permian

infinitive

to be the Permian

gerund

being the Permian

participle

the Permian rock

Origin and Evolution of the Permian

First Known Use: 1841 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'Permian' originates from the Permian period, which is named after the region of Perm in Russia where rocks from this time period were first studied.
Evolution of the word: The term 'Permian' has remained consistent in its usage to refer to a specific geological time period, but its significance has evolved as our understanding of Earth's history has deepened through further research and discoveries.