The Triassic

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ðə ˈtraɪˈæsɪk/

Definitions of the Triassic

noun a period of geological time that occurred approximately 251 to 199 million years ago, known for the first appearance of dinosaurs and the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea

Example Sentences

A1 The Triassic period was a time when dinosaurs first appeared on Earth.

A2 Scientists believe that the Triassic era lasted for about 50 million years.

B1 During the Triassic period, the supercontinent Pangaea began to break apart.

B2 The Triassic era is known for the diversification of reptiles and the rise of the first mammals.

C1 Geologists study the rock formations from the Triassic to understand ancient climates and ecosystems.

C2 The Triassic period is a crucial time in Earth's history, marking significant evolutionary developments.

Examples of the Triassic in a Sentence

formal The Triassic period occurred between 251 million and 201 million years ago.

informal Hey, did you know dinosaurs first appeared in the Triassic period?

slang The Triassic was when all the cool dinosaurs started popping up.

figurative Exploring the Triassic period is like taking a journey back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Grammatical Forms of the Triassic

plural

the Triassics

comparative

more Triassic

superlative

most Triassic

present tense

the Triassic is

future tense

the Triassic will be

perfect tense

the Triassic has been

continuous tense

the Triassic is being

singular

the Triassic

positive degree

very Triassic

infinitive

to be Triassic

gerund

being Triassic

participle

the Triassic period

Origin and Evolution of the Triassic

First Known Use: 1834 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'Triassic' originates from the Latin word 'Trias' which refers to a threefold division of geological time.
Evolution of the word: The term 'Triassic' was first used in 1834 by German geologist Friedrich August von Alberti to describe a specific period in Earth's history characterized by the presence of three distinct rock layers. Over time, the word has come to represent a specific geologic period spanning approximately 50 million years from around 252 to 201 million years ago.