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paletiology

/ˌpæl.ɪ.tiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌpæl.ɪ.tiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное изучение или объяснение прошлых событий, особенно с точки зрения геологических или других природных причин.

A noun referring to the scientific study or explanation of past events, particularly in terms of geological or other natural causes.

uncountable

  1. Study of past causesC2formalscientific

    The scientific study or explanation of past events, phenomena, or conditions in terms of their causes, especially in geology or paleontology.

    ruИзучение прошлых причин

    • Paletiology helps geologists understand how ancient mountain ranges formed.
    • The professor's lecture on paletiology explained the causes of mass extinctions.
    • Using paletiology, scientists can reconstruct the climate of prehistoric eras.