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Jurassic

Jurassic

2 7.3
Relating to the time about 201 to 145 million years ago when dinosaurs lived
  • adjective
  • /dʒʊˈræsɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : jurásico
  • WOMAN ON PA : Welcome to Isla Nublar, home of Jurassic World.
  • Jurassic Park
  • Jurassic World
  • Jurassic dinosaur

Examples

  • The museum has an impressive display of Jurassic fossils, showcasing the diverse dinosaurs that roamed the Earth.

  • Hey, Joe, how are things down at Jurassic World?

    Wheely (2018)

  • My personal favorite is Jurassic Park: The Lost World.

    Blog text (24)

  • Thank you for visiting Jurassic World.

    Jurassic World (2015)

  • Welcome to Jurassic World.

    Jurassic World (2015)

  • Many scientists study Jurassic rocks to learn more about the climate and life during that ancient period.

  • During the Jurassic era, the first birds began to appear, marking a significant evolution in the history of life.

Compounds

Jurassic period
  • Specialized
1 5.8

A time about 201 to 145 million years ago when dinosaurs lived and pine forests were common

Surface Forms

Jurassic positive

Morphology

Jurassic = Jura (opaque) = Jura + ic

Adjectival formation from the place name 'Jura'; the geological/adjectival sense is specialized and not transparently derived for general learners.

Etymology

Jurassic as an adjective also comes from the Jura mountains and means 'from the time of the dinosaurs', which is why scientists use it for rocks and fossils of that age.