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zoic

1

/ ˈzəʊɪk /

adjective

  1. relating to or having animal life
  2. geology (of rocks, strata, etc) containing fossilized animals
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


-zoic

2

combining form

  1. indicating a geological era

    Palaeozoic

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of zoic1

C19: from New Latin, from Greek zōion animal

Origin of zoic2

from Greek zōē life + -ic

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What does zoic mean?

Zoic describes something that is related to animal life or that looks like an animal, such as a zoic sculpture—that is, a sculpture that has an animal shape.

A rare word, zoic also describes something that contains a fossilized animal, such as a rock.

Zoic is also used as a combining form to describe something that is related to a certain animal. Geologic eras, which are named for the life common at that time, are a good example of this. In the Paleozoic era, for instance, fish, insects, and reptiles began to appear, while in the Mesozoic era, flowering plants began to appear and dinosaurs appeared and died out.

Example: Raul’s school combined science and art by having students create zoic sculptures for the upcoming academic fair.

Where does zoic come from?

The first records of the term zoic come from around the 1860s. It ultimately comes from the Greek term zōion, meaning “animal.”

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How is zoic used in real life?

Zoic is a rare word mostly used in discussions of science, history, or studies of animals.

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True or False?

Zoic can be used to describe something that resembles an animal.

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