Word: Paleoarchean
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pa
le
oar
chean
Definition: Of a geologic era within the Archaean eon from about 3600 to 3200 million years ago; the first aerobic bacteria appeared at this time.
Morphemes:
Affix: paleo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to paleontology; the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παλαιός
Language: grc
Decoded: palaios
Meaning: old
Affix: Archaean
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, or relating to the geologic eon from about 3, 800to 2, 500million years ago; comprises the Eoarchean, Paleoarchean, Mesoarchean and Neoarchean eras; marked by an atmosphere with little oxygen, the formation of the first continents and oceans and the emergence of simple life.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀρχαῖα
Language: grc
Decoded: arkhaia
Meaning: ancient