perepoch

Perepoch is a term that appears in various, non-standard uses and does not denote a single, widely recognized concept in mainstream scholarship. In some speculative or worldbuilding contexts, it is used to refer to a transitional phase between two major epochs, characterized by notable changes in technology, society, or planetary conditions. The exact meaning and scope of a perepoch can vary from author to author.

The word seems to be a neologism formed from the noun epoch, sometimes with the prefix per- to suggest crossing or extending across an epoch boundary. There is no universally accepted definition, duration, or criteria for what constitutes a perepoch in established dictionaries or formal time scales.

In fiction and speculative essays, a perepoch often functions as a narrative or conceptual device to frame a period of upheaval, discovery, or reorganization. It may be used to define a distinct phase with its own cultural or technological traits, or merely as a label for a long transitional era. Because its interpretation is highly context-dependent, readers should consult the source material to understand how a particular author defines and uses the term.

As an informal term, perepoch lacks a standardized technical status and is not part of formal scholarly chronology. Its usage is largely limited to creative works, thought experiments, or discussions about alternate timescales. See also epoch, era, timescale, worldbuilding.