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Epoch vs Paleocene - What's the difference?

epoch | paleocene |

epoch

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy.
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  • A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
  • (astronomy) A precise instant of time that is used as a reference point.
  • (computing, uncountable) A precise instant of time that is used as a reference point (e.g. January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC).

    • Synonyms

    * a particular period in history: era; age (epoch is a subcategory of era and/or age)

    Related terms

    * epochal * epochless

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    paleocene

    English

    Alternative forms

    * Palaeocene

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (geology) Of or pertaining to the Paleocene epoch.

    • Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • (geology) A geologic epoch within the Paleogene period from about 65 to 56 million years ago; marked by the rise of the first large mammals in a tropical climate.

    • Usage notes

    Also designated by the symbol P?.

    See also

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