Definition of Paleontology

1. Noun. The earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains.

Exact synonyms: Fossilology, Palaeontology
Examples of category: Frill
Specialized synonyms: Palaeobiology, Paleobiology, Micropaleontology, Vertebrate Paleontology
Generic synonyms: Earth Science
Derivative terms: Palaeontological, Palaeontologist, Paleontological, Paleontologist

Definition of Paleontology

1. n. The science which treats of the ancient life of the earth, or of fossils which are the remains of such life.

Definition of Paleontology

1. Noun. Study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by (fossils). ¹

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Definition of Paleontology

1. [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Paleontology

1. The scientific study of extinct organisms through the examination of fossils. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paleontology

paleomagnetician
paleomagneticians
paleomagnetism
paleomagnetisms
paleomagnetist
paleomagnetists
paleomagnetosphere
paleomammalogy
paleontographical
paleontography
paleontologic
paleontological
paleontologies
paleontologist
paleontologists
paleontology
paleopallium
paleopalynology
paleopathologist
paleopathologists
paleopathology
paleopedology
paleophyte
paleophytes
paleophytologist
paleophytologists
paleophytology
paleorecord
paleornithology
paleosalinities

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