Paleontology

//ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi//

Word Type

Noun

The word "paleontology" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

actuopaleontology micropaleontology paleontologic paleontological paleontologist paleontologize phytopaleontology xenopaleontology zoopaleontology

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

earth science humanities

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

anthropology micropaleontology taphonomy

Type Of (IsA)

earth science humanities

Related Terms

existing form fossils geologic life prehistoric

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