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 Definitions of paleontology  [ˌpeɪ li ənˈtɒl ə dʒi;]  

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Definition of 'paleontology' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) paleontology
the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.

Etymology:  (1830–40)

Definition of 'paleontology' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) paleontology, palaeontology, fossilology
the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains


Definition of 'paleontology' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) paleontology
the science which treats of the ancient life of the earth, or of fossils which are the remains of such life


Definition of 'paleontology' U.S. National Library of Medicine 

1.  paleontology
The study of early forms of life through fossil remains.



'paleontology' - Nearby Entries  

paleomammalogy  paleontological  paleontologist  paleontology  paleopathology  paleornithology  paleostriatum  



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