-cene | Etymology of suffix -cene by etymonline
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WebNov 18, 2022 · -cene. word-forming element in geology to indicate more recent periods, introduced by Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875), from Latinized form of Greek kainos "new," cognate with Latin recens (see recent). Also see Cenozoic.
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