critical period

noun

1. psychol a period in a lifetime during which a specific stage of development usually occurs. If it fails to do so, it cannot readily occur afterwards

Example Sentences

Elias is the first to date the rock layers and identify them as from the critical period that is missing from all other rock formations in all other parts of the world.

From BBC

But the critical period leading up to Snowball Earth was thought to be missing because the rock layers were eroded by the big freeze.

From BBC

Trump cannot be allowed to rewrite this critical period of history because the consequences would be dire.

From Los Angeles Times

But the critical period leading up to Snowball Earth was thought to be missing because the rock layers were eroded by the big freeze.

From BBC

Elias is the first to date the rock layers and identify them as from the critical period that is missing from all other rock formations in all other parts of the world.

From BBC

Related Words

• climax
• critical point
• crux
• culmination
• juncture
• twist