paleontology

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi/|/ˌpæli.ənˈtɒləd͡ʒi/    美 /ˌpeɪli.ənˈtɑləd͡ʒi/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils. US,uncountable

词形变化

palaeontology alternative,Commonwealth palæontology alternative,dated

词源

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