palaeontological
Pronunciation: [ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒlədʒɪkəl]
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Context: "science"
(adjective) related to the study of fossils and the history of life on Earth. When someone studies palaeontology, they learn about ancient plants and animals from a long time ago.
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The palaeontological findings from the excavation revealed new species of dinosaurs.
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The museum does not have any palaeontological exhibits from the Ice Age period.
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What palaeontological discoveries have been made in the last year?
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