lower boundary

noun

The most ancient time encompassed by a given geological period.

Meanings

nounlower boundary (plural lower boundaries)

plural lower boundaries

  1. geographyThe most ancient time encompassed by a given geological period.
  2. human sciencesThe most recent time encompassed by a given period of time.
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