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Pleistocene

Verb / ˈplaɪstʌˌsi:n / Another word for pleistocene — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pleistocene is a geological epoch that lasted from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, characterized by the advent of the ice age.

Synonyms & similar words

pleistoceneepoch pleistocene glacialepoch Gelasian Calabrian Ionian Tarantian

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  1. Scientists study the fossils from the Pleistocene epoch to learn more about the past.
  2. During the Pleistocene epoch, the Earth experienced several cycles of ice ages.
  3. The Pleistocene epoch was a time when many species of animals, such as mammoths and sabre-toothed tigers, roamed the Earth.
  4. The Pleistocene epoch was a time of great climate change.
  5. The Pleistocene epoch is also known as the Ice Age.

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