Jurassic

American  

[joo-ras-ik] / dʒʊˈræs ɪk /

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to a period of the Mesozoic Epoch, occurring from 190 to 140 million years ago and characterized by an abundance of dinosaurs and the advent of birds and mammals.

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noun

1. the Jurassic Period or System.

Jurassic British  

/ dʒʊˈræsɪk /

adjective

1. of, denoting, or formed in the second period of the Mesozoic era, between the Triassic and Cretaceous periods, lasting for 55 million years during which dinosaurs and ammonites flourished

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noun

1. the Jurassic period or rock system

Jurassic Scientific  

/ j-răs′ĭk /

1. The second and middle period of the Mesozoic Era, from about 208 to 144 million years ago. During this time the supercontinent Pangaea continued to split up and numerous shallow seas inundated the new continents. Dinosaurs were the dominant form of terrestrial animal life, and the earliest birds appeared. Marine life was dominated by ammonites and belemnites, and sponges, corals, bryozoa, and gastropods all flourished. Gymnosperms and cycads were the dominant land plants.

2. See Chart at geologic time

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Other Word Forms

• post-Jurassic adjective

Etymology

Origin of Jurassic

First recorded in 1825–35; Jur(a) + -assic, suffix extracted from Triassic; compare French jurassique

Example Sentences

After starting her career as Steven Spielberg’s secretary, Kennedy became one of Hollywood’s most accomplished producers, with credits including “Back to the Future,” “Jurassic Park” and “The Sixth Sense.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Johansson only recently gained the title after surpassing her “Avengers” co-star Samuel L. Jackson with the release of last summer’s “Jurassic World Rebirth.”

From Los Angeles Times

I can’t be unwillingly subjected to someone “experimenting” with a “Jurassic World Rebirth” T. rex on my timeline.

From Salon

We don’t know much else at the moment, other than Spielberg is working again with “Jurassic Park” and “War of the Worlds” screenwriter David Koepp.

From Los Angeles Times

The organisers of a Jurassic Park-themed experience in south west London have apologised after people with discounted tickets were denied entry.

From BBC