Palaeontology (Noun)
Meaning
The earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The museum's department of palaeontology was renowned for its extensive collection of dinosaur fossils.
- She pursued a career in palaeontology, specializing in the study of ancient marine life.
- The discovery of the well-preserved trilobite fossils sparked a new wave of interest in palaeontology among amateur collectors.
- The university's geology department offered a course in palaeontology, which covered the evolution of life on Earth.
- The team of palaeontologists spent years excavating the site, carefully uncovering the remains of a previously unknown species.