Permian
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Adj — Relating to the final geological period of the Paleozoic era, roughly 299 to 252 million years ago.
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Permian period
Permian extinction
Etymology
Named after Perm, the Russian region where the rock layers of this era were first studied.
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What does “Permian” mean?
The word “Permian” means relating to the final geological period of the Paleozoic era, roughly 299 to 252 million years ago. In plain terms, referring to the geological period that ended with Earth's largest known mass extinction.
How do you pronounce “Permian”?
“Permian” is pronounced PUR-meern (/ˈpɝmɪən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Permian” in a sentence?
Here is “Permian” used in a sentence: “The fossil dates from the Permian period, just before the mass extinction.”
What part of speech is “Permian”?
“Permian” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Permian” come from?
The word “Permian” comes from Russian. Named after Perm, the Russian region where the rock layers of this era were first studied.
