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paleontology

/ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаздел науки о Земле, изучающий ископаемые организмы и их остатки для понимания древней жизни и геологической истории.

The branch of earth science that studies fossil organisms and their related remains to understand ancient life and geological history.

uncountable

  1. Study of ancient lifeB2formalscientific

    The branch of science that investigates prehistoric life through the examination of fossils and other preserved remains.

    ruПалеонтология

    • She decided to study paleontology after finding a fossil on a family hike.
    • Paleontology helps us understand how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.
    • The museum's paleontology exhibit features a complete dinosaur skeleton.

    Synonymsfossilology

Forms
  • paleontologies plural form
  • paleontologies' possessive plural form
  • paleontology's possessive singular form