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palaetiology

/ˌpæl.i.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌpæl.i.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее объяснение прошлых событий, особенно в геологии или смежных науках, с точки зрения их научных причин.

A noun referring to the explanation of past events, especially in geology or related sciences, in terms of their scientific causes.

uncountable

  1. Scientific explanation of past eventsC2formalscientific

    The study or explanation of past events, phenomena, or conditions in terms of their scientific causes, such as geological or biological processes.

    ruНаучное объяснение прошлых событий

    • The geologist used palaetiology to explain the formation of the mountain range.
    • Palaetiology helps us understand ancient climate changes through fossil records.
    • The theory of plate tectonics is a key concept in palaetiology.