paleontological
/ˌpeɪliˌɑntəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- 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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