Word: Holocene
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ho
lo
cene
Definition: Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 11, 000years ago to the present; the age of man.
Morphemes:
Affix: Holocene
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 11, 000years ago to the present; the age of man.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: holo-
Language: en
Decoded: holo-
Meaning: whole
Affix: καινός
Language: grc
Decoded: kainos
Meaning: fresh, new