Word: Miocene
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mi
o
cene
Definition: Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 23 to 5. 3million years ago; marked by the drift of continents to their present position.
Morphemes:
Affix: Miocene
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 23 to 5. 3million years ago; marked by the drift of continents to their present position.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μείων
Language: grc
Decoded: meion
Meaning: less
Affix: καινός
Language: grc
Decoded: kainos
Meaning: new