paleontology
noun/ˌpeɪliɑnˈtɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #15,890 most common English word
Meaning
The scientific study of prehistoric life through the examination of fossils.
Example sentence
She decided to study paleontology after finding a dinosaur bone in her backyard.
Synonyms & related words
- paleobiology
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