paleontology
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/ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi/
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/ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ · /ˌpæli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ · /ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɑləd͡ʒi/
Definition of paleontology
1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- (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”).
Words you can make from paleontology
200+ playable · top: PLANETOLOGY (17 pts)
Best play planetology 17 points9-letter words
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9 words7-letter words
23 words- APOLOGY 13 pts
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100 words- GOOPY 11 pts
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