Paläogen

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Etymology

A scientific term, most likely coined in the 19th century. Ultimately from Ancient Greek παλαιός (palaiós, “old, ancient”) and Ancient Greek -γενής (-genḗs, “born in a certain place or condition”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /palɛoˈɡeːn/
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  • Hyphenation: Pa‧läo‧gen

Proper noun

Paläogen n (proper noun, strong, genitive Paläogens)

  1. the Paleogene (a geologic period; from about 65 to 23 million years ago)
    Synonym: Alttertiär

Declension

Declension of Paläogen
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Paläogen
genitive eines des Paläogens
dative einem dem Paläogen
accusative ein das Paläogen

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Further reading

  • “Paläogen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Paläogen” in Duden online
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