paleontology

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12
Pronunciation
/ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi/
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/ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ · /ˌpæli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ · /ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɑləd͡ʒi/

Definition of paleontology

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (US, uncountable)The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils.

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Etymology

Attested since 1836 (as palæontology). From French paléontologie (attested since 1822). By surface analysis, paleo- (“ancient”) + onto- (“being”) + -logy (“study”).

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