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noun, plural pa·le·on·tol·o·gies for 2.
1.
the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
2.
a treatise on paleontology.
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Paleontology
has a plethora of syllables.
So is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. Does it mean:
| an obscure term ostensibly referring to a lung disease caused by silica dust, sometimes cited as one of the longest words in the English language. |
| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells. |
Example Sentences
- The study could transform the way paleontology is done.
- It is for the best for the students that they didn't hire me and ask me to teach paleontology.
- Paleontology is a science dealing with the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains.
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
paleontology
1838 (Lyell), probably from Fr. paléontologie, from Gk. palaios "old, ancient" (see paleo-) + on (gen. ontos) "being" + -ology "study of." Paleontologist formed in Eng. 1871.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
paleontology  (pā'lē-ŏn-tŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key
The scientific study of life in the geologic past, especially through the study of animal and plant fossils. |
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
paleontology [(pay-lee-uhn-tol-uh-jee)]The study of ancient life forms, particularly as they are seen in fossils.
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