mesozoic
/mˌɛsəzˈoʊɪk/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.68 in modern English
21
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Of a geologic era within the Phanerozoic eon that comprises the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods from about 230 to 65 million years ago, when life on earth was dominated by reptiles.
name
The Mesozoic era.
Example Sentences
- "The whole history of the earth is divided into five eras, with corresponding rock-systems. These are: 1. Archæan or Eozoic¹ era, embodied in the Laurentian system; 2. Palæozoic² era, embodied in the Palæozoic or Primary system; 3. Mesozoic³ era, recorded in the Secondary system; 4. Cenozoic,⁴ recorded in the Tertiary and Quaternary systems; and, 5. The Psychozoic era, or era of Mind, recorded in the recent system."
- "The Mesozoic landscape of southeastern Utah can tell us much about the past, and it's one of the most intriguing and beautiful landscapes on Earth."
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Inflected Forms
more Mesozoic (comparative)
most Mesozoic (superlative)