fossil

• Relativo a los restos de organismos antiguos conservados en rocas; también se usa para algo obsoleto o perteneciente al pasado.

Relating to the remains of ancient organisms preserved in rock; also used to describe something outdated or belonging to the past.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

   fósil (relativo a restos antiguos)

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

   Sinónimosancientfossilizedpaleontologicalprehistoric

• Sustantivo que designa los restos, huellas o impresiones de organismos prehistóricos conservados en las rocas, así como cualquier objeto o resto de época antigua que se halla petrificado o mineralizado.

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.

   Fósil (restos conservados)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscastimpressionpetrifactionrelictrace

2. Old-fashioned personB2informalscientific

   A person or thing that is outdated or resistant to change.

   Persona anticuada o reaccionaria

   • 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.

   Sinónimosantiquedinosaurfogyfuddy-duddyold-timerrelicstick-in-the-mud

   Antónimosinnovatormodernistprogressive