fossil

• Zu den Überresten uralter Organismen gehörend, die in Gestein erhalten geblieben sind; auch für etwas Veraltetes oder der Vergangenheit Angehörendes verwendet.

Relating to the remains of ancient organisms preserved in rock; also used to describe something outdated or belonging to the past.

1. Relating to ancient remainsB2formalscientific

   Describing something that is derived from or related to the preserved remains of ancient organisms.

   fossil

   • The fossil record provides evidence of evolution.
   • Fossil fuels are formed from ancient organic matter.
   • The museum has a large collection of fossil bones.

   Synonymeancientfossilizedpaleontologicalprehistoric

• Substantiv, das die erhaltenen Überreste, Abdrücke oder Spuren eines prähistorischen Organismus bezeichnet, die meist in Gesteinen gefunden werden.

A noun referring to the preserved remains, impression, or trace of a prehistoric organism, typically found in rock formations.

1. B1formalscientific

   The preserved remains or impression of a prehistoric organism, typically found in rock.

   Fossil

   • The museum displayed a dinosaur fossil from the Jurassic period.
   • Paleontologists discovered a rare fossil of an ancient fish.
   • Fossils provide crucial evidence about life millions of years ago.

   Synonymecastimpressionpetrifactionrelictrace

2. Old-fashioned personB2informalscientific

   A person or thing that is outdated or resistant to change.

   Altmodischer Mensch

   • My grandfather is a bit of a fossil when it comes to technology.
   • That old computer is a fossil; it can't run modern software.
   • He's a fossil from the 1980s who still uses a flip phone.

   Synonymeantiquedinosaurfogyfuddy-duddyold-timerrelicstick-in-the-mud

   Antonymeinnovatormodernistprogressive