neocomian

/ˌnɛəkəmɪən/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to the Neocomian age, a stage of the Early Cretaceous period.

“The geologist studied the neocomian rock formations in the region.”

2. noun

A stage of the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 129-125 million years ago.

“The neocomian was a critical time for the evolution of dinosaurs.”

Synonyms

  • cretaceous
  • earlycretaceous

Antonyms

  • latecretaceous
  • senonian