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Paleontology

Verb / ˌpeɪli:ʌˈntɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for paleontology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Paleontology is the study of fossils to learn about plants and animals that lived long ago.

Synonyms & similar words

fossilology palaeontology fossilology paleobiology paleozoology paleoecology paleoanthropology paleoclimatology paleobotany paleoichthyology paleomagnetism paleopedology paleopathology paleosol paleoichnology palynology taphonomy ichnology paleogeography paleoseismology paleobiogeography paleolimnology

Example sentences

  1. The paleontologist found a dinosaur bone.
  2. She studied paleontology to learn about ancient animals.
  3. Paleontology is a fascinating field of study.
  4. The museum has an exhibit about paleontology.
  5. The paleontologist used a brush to carefully clean the fossil.

Quotes

  • 'Paleontology is the only science that can prove evolution.' - Louis Leakey
  • 'Paleontology is a science of ghosts; it is the study of the past for itself; it is a resurrection of the dead, and it is a homage to life.' - Loren Eiseley
  • 'Paleontology is a very visual kind of science, and one of the most interesting things about fossils is that they give you direct access to the past.' - Neil Shubin

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