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Paleontology

//ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi// noun

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  1. 1
    The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils. US, uncountable
  2. 2
    the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains wordnet

Etymology

Attested since 1836 (as palæontology). From French paléontologie (attested since 1822). By surface analysis, paleo- (“ancient”) + onto- (“being”) + -logy (“study”).

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