What is another word for permian?
Pronunciation: [pˈɜːmi͡ən] (IPA) 
Permian refers to a geological period that occurred between the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras, approximately 299-251 million years ago. Some synonyms for Permian include the timeframe of the Permian period, the Great Dying - referring to the massive extinction event that occurred near the end of the period, the Permo-Triassic extinction event - describing the dying of approximately 90% of marine species during the boundary between the Permian and Triassic periods, and the Permian System - outlining the rock formations and stratigraphic units that were formed during the Permian period. Understanding these synonymous terms can greatly enhance our knowledge about the geological history of the Earth and the life that once existed on it.
