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Epoch
01
época
a period of time in history or someone's life, during which significant events happen
Example
The Renaissance was an epoch of great cultural and artistic achievements in Europe.
For the scientist, the discovery of the new element marked the beginning of a revolutionary epoch in chemistry.
02
época, era
a subdivision of a geologic period, characterized by distinctive and globally recognizable rock layers, fossils, and significant changes in Earth's climate and biota
Example
Each epoch in Earth's history is defined by unique climate and life forms.
Cada época en la historia de la Tierra está definida por climas y formas de vida únicas.
During the Holocene epoch, human civilization developed rapidly.
Durante la época Holocena, la civilización humana se desarrolló rápidamente.
03
época, época de referencia
(astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded
