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(Per-mi-an) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to a geological period from 299 to 252 million years ago.

Example Sentence

They dated the fossil to the Permian period.

More Example Sentences

Scientists study rocks from the Permian period.

Synonyms

geological period; ancient time; era

Antonyms

future

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