Subcontemporaneous
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 beneath (and therefore older than) a contemporaneous layer or site
"The ichthyological diversity registered confirms the presence of a permanent freshwater environment in the African northern region with a probable hydrological system of significant size and including streams and possibly lakes or ponds (see also environmental discussion on the subcontemporaneous site at Birket Qarun [6 ])."
Example
More examples"The ichthyological diversity registered confirms the presence of a permanent freshwater environment in the African northern region with a probable hydrological system of significant size and including streams and possibly lakes or ponds (see also environmental discussion on the subcontemporaneous site at Birket Qarun [6 ])."
Etymology
From sub- + contemporaneous.
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