paleontology

[ pey-lee-uhn-tol-uh-jee or, especially British, pal-ee- ]

/ ˌpeɪ li ənˈtɒl ə dʒi or, especially British, ˌpæl i- /

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noun, plural pa·le·on·tol·o·gies for 2.

the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.

a treatise on paleontology.

Origin of paleontology

From the French word paléontologie, dating back to 1830–40; see origin at paleo-, ontology

OTHER WORDS FROM paleontology

pa·le·on·to·log·ic

[pey-lee-on-tl-oj-ik or, especially British, pal-ee-], /ˌpeɪ liˌɒn tlˈɒdʒ ɪk or, especially British, ˌpæl i-/, pa·le·on·to·log·i·cal, adjectivepa·le·on·to·log·i·cal·ly, adverbpa·le·on·tol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby paleontology

paleology, paleomagnetism, paleon., paleontol., paleontologist, paleontology, paleopathology, paleopedology, Paleosiberian, paleosol, paleostriatum

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Example sentences from the Web for paleontology

And if the fossils go to a private collector, they are effectively lost to paleontology and the public for good.
Stopping the Million-Dollar Fossil Thieves: Illegal Trade Meets World of Insatiable Research|Scott Bixby|June 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He draws evidence from genetics, geography, paleontology, anatomy, and elsewhere.
What Richard Dawkins Reads: Jerry Coyne, Helena Cronin and More|Josh Dzieza|September 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Often he had hieroglyphics to decipher which would have given trouble to a professor of paleontology.
The Heart of Pinocchio|Collodi Nipote
Its position to-day is perhaps not unlike that of paleontology at the close of the eighteenth century.
A History of Science, Volume 5(of 5)|Henry Smith Williams

In geology and paleontology, as is admitted, Evolution is not directly observed, but only inferred.
The Arena|Various
Dr. Dawson's sketch of paleontology will, we feel sure, be found interesting by all readers.
The Origin of the World According to Revelation and Science|John William Dawson
This is especially desirable in paleontology, where previously published figures can be introduced for comparative purposes.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 484, April 11, 1885|Various

Cultural definitions for paleontology

paleontology

[ (pay-lee-uhn-tol-uh-jee) ]

The study of ancient life forms, particularly as they are seen in fossils.

Scientific definitions for paleontology

paleontology

[ pā′lē-ŏn-tŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of life in the geologic past, especially through the study of animal and plant fossils.

单词	paleontology
释义	paleontology [ pey-lee-uhn-tol-uh-jee or, especially British, pal-ee- ] / ˌpeɪ li ənˈtɒl ə dʒi or, especially British, ˌpæl i- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR paleontology ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural pa·le·on·tol·o·gies for 2. the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils. a treatise on paleontology. Origin of paleontology From the French word paléontologie, dating back to 1830–40; see origin at paleo-, ontology OTHER WORDS FROM paleontology pa·le·on·to·log·ic [pey-lee-on-tl-oj-ik or, especially British, pal-ee-], /ˌpeɪ liˌɒn tlˈɒdʒ ɪk or, especially British, ˌpæl i-/, pa·le·on·to·log·i·cal, adjectivepa·le·on·to·log·i·cal·ly, adverbpa·le·on·tol·o·gist, noun Words nearby paleontology paleology, paleomagnetism, paleon., paleontol., paleontologist, paleontology, paleopathology, paleopedology, Paleosiberian, paleosol, paleostriatum Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for paleontology And if the fossils go to a private collector, they are effectively lost to paleontology and the public for good. Stopping the Million-Dollar Fossil Thieves: Illegal Trade Meets World of Insatiable Research\|Scott Bixby\|June 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He draws evidence from genetics, geography, paleontology, anatomy, and elsewhere. What Richard Dawkins Reads: Jerry Coyne, Helena Cronin and More\|Josh Dzieza\|September 27, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Often he had hieroglyphics to decipher which would have given trouble to a professor of paleontology. The Heart of Pinocchio\|Collodi Nipote Its position to-day is perhaps not unlike that of paleontology at the close of the eighteenth century. A History of Science, Volume 5(of 5)\|Henry Smith Williams In geology and paleontology, as is admitted, Evolution is not directly observed, but only inferred. The Arena\|Various Dr. Dawson's sketch of paleontology will, we feel sure, be found interesting by all readers. The Origin of the World According to Revelation and Science\|John William Dawson This is especially desirable in paleontology, where previously published figures can be introduced for comparative purposes. Scientific American Supplement, No. 484, April 11, 1885\|Various Words related to paleontology excavation, paleology, prehistory, antiquarianism Cultural definitions for paleontology paleontology [ (pay-lee-uhn-tol-uh-jee) ] The study of ancient life forms, particularly as they are seen in fossils. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for paleontology paleontology [ pā′lē-ŏn-tŏl′ə-jē ] The scientific study of life in the geologic past, especially through the study of animal and plant fossils. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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paleontology

noun, plural pa·le·on·tol·o·gies for 2.

Origin of paleontology

OTHER WORDS FROM paleontology

Words nearby paleontology

Example sentences from the Web for paleontology

Words related to paleontology

Cultural definitions for paleontology

Scientific definitions for paleontology