Holocene [hol-uh-seen, hoh-luh-]Geology ExamplesWord Origin adjective
noun
Origin of Holocene First recorded in 1895–1900; holo- + -cene Examples from the Web for holocene Contemporary Examples of holocene
The Holocene is known as having had a relatively stable climate compared with other time periods.
Earth Day: Discussing the Coming Climate Crisis With Heidi Cullen
Dominique Browning
April 22, 2012
The start of the Holocene also corresponds with the rise of complex human civilizations.
Earth Day: Discussing the Coming Climate Crisis With Heidi Cullen
Dominique Browning
April 22, 2012
Historical Examples of holocene
Indeed, I feel inclined to say that there is no such thing as a Holocene age.
T. McKenny Huges
British Dictionary definitions for holocene Holocene adjective
- of, denoting, or formed in the second and most recent epoch of the Quaternary period, which began 10 000 years ago at the end of the Pleistocene
noun
- the Holocene the Holocene epoch or rock series
Also called: Recent Word Origin and History for holocene Holocene adj.
in reference to the epoch that began 10,000 years ago and continues today, 1897, from French holocène (1867), from Greek holo-, comb. form of holos “whole” (see safe (adj.)) + -cene.
holocene in Science Holocene [hŏl′ə-sēn′, hō′lə-sēn′]
- The more recent of the two epochs of the Quaternary Period, beginning at the end of the last major Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago. It is characterized by the development of human civilizations. Also called Recent See Chart at geologic time.