paleontological

/ˌpeɪliˌɑntəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the scientific study of fossils and ancient life.
    • She published a paper in a paleontological journal about trilobite evolution.
    • Paleontological discoveries have changed our understanding of prehistoric climates.
    • The paleontological dig uncovered a new species of ancient reptile.
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