hadean

/heɪˈdiːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Hadean, especially the earliest period of the Earth’s history, before the formation of the crust

“The hadean conditions on the early Earth made it difficult for life to emerge.”

2. noun

the earliest period of the Earth’s history, before the formation of the crust

“The scientists studied the hadean era to learn about the Earth’s origins.”

Synonyms

  • ancient
  • primeval

Antonyms

  • modern
  • recent