micropaleontology

mi·cro·pa·le·on·tol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-pey-lee-uh n-tol-uh-jee, -pal-ee-]
- /ˌmaɪ kroʊˌpeɪ li ənˈtɒl ə dʒi, -ˌpæl i-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-pey-lee-uh n-tol-uh-jee, -pal-ee-]
- /ˌmaɪ kroʊˌpeɪ li ənˈtɒl ə dʒi, -ˌpæl i-/

Definitions of micropaleontology word

noun micropaleontology the branch of paleontology dealing with the study of microscopic fossils. 1
noun micropaleontology The branch of paleontology dealing with the fossilized microscopic organic remains (microfossils) of the geologic past; including their structure, biology, relationships and distribution. 1
noun micropaleontology the branch of paleontology that deals with microscopic fossils 0

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Origin of micropaleontology

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; micro- + paleontology

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Parts of speech for Micropaleontology

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micropaleontology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% 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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