archaeometry

ar·chae·om·e·try

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-kee-om-i-tree]
- /ˌɑr kiˈɒm ɪ tri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-kee-om-i-tree]
- /ˌɑr kiˈɒm ɪ tri/

Definitions of archaeometry word

noun archaeometry the use of science and modern technology in archaeology to examine and interpret archaeological remains 3
noun archaeometry the branch of archaeology that deals with the dating of archaeological specimens through specific techniques, as radiocarbon dating and amino-acid dating. 1
noun archaeometry The application of scientific techniques and methodologies to archaeology. 1
noun archaeometry (archaeology) The application of scientific techniques and methodologies to archaeology. 0

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Origin of archaeometry

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; archaeo- + -metry

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Parts of speech for Archaeometry

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archaeometry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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