Palaeontology (Noun)

Meaning

The earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Fossilology
• Paleontology

Hypernyms

• Earth Science

Hyponyms

• Paleobiology
• Micropaleontology
• Vertebrate Paleontology

Related Words

• Palaeontological (adjective)
• Palaeontologist (noun)