ordovician

/ɔrdəˈvɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

Of or pertaining to the Ordovician period, a geologic period from approximately 485 to 443 million years ago, characterized by the development of many animal groups and the formation of modern coral reefs.

“The geologist studied the fossils from the Ordovician period to better understand the evolution of life on Earth.”

Synonyms

  • Cambrian
  • Silurian

Antonyms

  • Devonian