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mastodon

 

[ หˆmรฆstษ™หŒdษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

prehistoric animal

Mastodon refers to an extinct genus of the elephant family that roamed North America, Eurasia, and North Africa during the late Miocene to the Pleistocene epochs. These large mammals resembled modern elephants but had distinctively shaped teeth that were adapted for browsing on trees and shrubs. Mastodons were primarily herbivorous and lived in diverse habitats, including forests and open plains. Their extinction occurred approximately 10,000 years ago, likely due to a combination of climate change and hunting by early humans.

Synonyms

Mammut, extinct elephant, prehistoric mammal

Examples of usage

  • Mastodon fossils were found in various locations.
  • Scientists study mastodon remains to understand prehistoric ecosystems.
  • The museum features a skeleton of a mastodon.
Context #2 | Noun

social network

Mastodon is also the name of a decentralized social networking platform that allows users to create their own social media instances. Each instance operates independently but can communicate with others, forming a vast interconnected network. It promotes user privacy and freedom of expression, distinguishing itself from traditional centralized social media platforms. Users can post, share, and interact with others while maintaining control over their data and community guidelines.

Synonyms

decentralized network, social media platform

Examples of usage

  • I joined a Mastodon instance for microblogging.
  • Mastodon encourages diverse communities to thrive online.
  • Many activists prefer Mastodon for its privacy features.

Translations

Translations of the word "mastodon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mastodon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคธเฅเคŸเฅ‹เคกเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mastodon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mastodon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัั‚ะพะดะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mastodon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒณใƒขใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mastodonte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mastodonte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mastodon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์Šคํ† ๋ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชูˆุฏูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mastodont

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mastodont

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œ›็Šธ่ฑก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mastodont

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mastodont

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะผะพะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒ“แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mastodon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mastodonte

Etymology

The word 'mastodon' originates from the Greek words 'mastos,' meaning 'breast,' and 'odon,' meaning 'tooth.' This etymology reflects the unique shape of mastodon teeth, which are characteristic of the species. The genus Mastodon was first described scientifically in the early 19th century, with the first fossils discovered in North America. It was initially classified as a distinct animal because of its unique dental structure and large size. The term gained popularity as paleontologists began uncovering numerous remains in various locations, solidifying the mastodon's status as an important figure in the study of prehistoric life. The mastodon holds significant cultural and scientific value, enriching our understanding of the Pleistocene era and the creatures that inhabited it.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,805 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.