Pleistocene
pronunciation
How to pronounce Pleistocene in British English:
UK [ˈplaistəusi:n]
How to pronounce Pleistocene in American English:
US [ˈplaɪstəˌsin]
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- Noun:
- from two million to 11 thousand years ago; extensive glaciation of the northern hemisphere; the time of human evolution
Word Origin
- Pleistocene (adj.)
- "pertaining to the glacial period," 1839, coined by Lyell from Greek pleistos "most" (superlative of polys "much;" see poly-) + -cene.
Example
- 1. There was only one place she could look : the pleistocene .
- 2. It was formed when glaciers covered this area during the pleistocene epoch .
- 3. If you want to know how promiscuous males were on the pleistocene savanna look at the size ratio of men to women .
- 4. What caused the end of this age , known as the pleistocene , has long been debated .
- 5. To last " until death do us part " sexual relationships must develop the natural bonds of friendship and affinity that we also evolved on the pleistocene savanna .