archaeological
adjective/ˌɑrkiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #6,178 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the study of human history through the excavation and analysis of physical remains.
Example sentence
The team made archaeological discoveries that changed our understanding of ancient civilizations.
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