palaeontology

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- /ˌpeɪ.li.ɑːnˈtɑː.lə-/
- /ˌpæl.i.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˌpeɪ.li.ɑːnˈtɑː.lə-/

Definitions of palaeontology word

uncountable noun palaeontology Palaeontology is the study of fossils as a guide to the history of life on Earth. 0
noun palaeontology the study of fossils to determine the structure and evolution of extinct animals and plants and the age and conditions of deposition of the rock strata in which they are found 0

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Parts of speech for Palaeontology

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palaeontology popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for palaeontology

noun palaeontology

antiquarianism — pertaining to antiquaries or to the study of antiquities.
archaeology — Archaeology is the study of the societies and peoples of the past by examining the remains of their buildings, tools, and other objects.

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