epoch

English

/ˈiːˌpɒk/, /ˈɛp.ək/

noun
Definitions
  • A particular period of history, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.
  • A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
  • (astronomy) A precise instant of time that is used as a point of reference.
  • (computing)
  • (geology) A unit of geologic time subdividing a period into smaller parts.

Etymology

Derived from Latin epocha derived from Ancient Greek ἐποχή (cessation, stop, and generally the place of a star, the point at which it seems to halt after reaching the highest, a check, i.e, epoch of a star, hence, a historical epoch, pause, point in time) root from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- (hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*seǵʰ-

Gloss

hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody

Concept
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Possession

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