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MYA

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Symbol — Abbreviation for "million years ago," used in geology and paleontology.

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Etymology

A modern phonetic spelling of Maia or Maya.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “MYA” mean?

The word “MYA” means abbreviation for "million years ago," used in geology and paleontology. In plain terms, a scientific shorthand for stating how many million years in the past something happened.

How do you use “MYA” in a sentence?

Here is “MYA” used in a sentence: “The fossils date to roughly 65 mya, around the time of the dinosaur extinction.”

What part of speech is “MYA”?

“MYA” is a symbol.

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