paleontology
pronunciation
How to pronounce paleontology in British English:
UK [ˌpælɪɒn'tɒlədʒɪ]
How to pronounce paleontology in American English:
US [ˌpeliɑnˈtɑlədʒi]
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- Noun:
- the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains
Word Origin
- paleontology (n.)
- 1833, probably from French paléontologie, from Greek palaios "old, ancient" (see paleo-) + ontologie (see ontology). Related: Paleontological.
Example
- 1. The geology , paleontology theme parks , museums and other projects are also increasing .
- 2. to have obtained some new data on paleontology of late Precambrian in northwest China ;
- 3. Uh , have you come to ask me some more paleontology related questions ?
- 4. Professor Yuan fuli ( p.l.yuan ) \'s contributions to stratigraphy and Paleontology in China
- 5. Group of Experts on Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution a specialist in paleontology .