epoch

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 External links 1.5 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

From Mediaeval Latin epocha < Ancient Greek ἐποχή (epokhē), “‘a check, cessation, stop, pause, epoch of a star, e.e., the point at which it seems to halt after reaching the highest, and generally the place of a star; hence, a historical epoch’”) < ἐπέχειν (epechein), “‘to hold in, check’”) < ἐπί (épí), “‘upon’”) + ἔχειν (echein), “‘to have, hold’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈiː.pɒk/, /ˈɛp.ək/
• (US) IPA: /ˈɛp.ək/, /ˈɛp.ɑk/
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[edit] Noun

epoch (plural epochs)

1. A particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy.
2. A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
3. (astronomy) A precise instant of time that is used as a reference point.
4. (computing, uncountable) A precise instant of time that is used as a reference point (e.g. January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC).

[edit] Synonyms

• a particular period in history: era; age (epoch is a subcategory of era and/or age)

[edit] Related terms

• epochal

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[edit] External links

• epoch in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• epoch in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• epoch at OneLook® Dictionary Search

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: cehop
• chope