palaeological1
/ˌpalɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌpeɪlɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/adjective
Of or relating to the ancient past; concerned with archaeological or cultural antiquities or remains; especially relating to the systematic dating of artefacts.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834), poet, critic, and philosopher. From palaeo- + -logical.
palaeological2
/ˌpalɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌpeɪlɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/Psychology
adjective
Of, relating to, or characterized by palaeologic modes or processes of thought.
Origin
1950s. From palaeologic + -al; compare -ical. Compare earlier prelogical noun.