paleomicrocontinent
A small fragment of continental crust that existed as an independent or…A small fragment of continental crust that existed as an independent or semi-independent landmass in the geological past, rather than being part of a large present-day continent.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A small fragment of continental crust that existed as an independent or semi-independent landmass in the geological past, rather than being part of a large present-day continent.
Origin
From paleo- + microcontinent.From paleo- + microcontinent.
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Forms
plural: paleomicrocontinents| Singular | paleomicrocontinent |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable