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Definition of archaeopteryx
archaeopteryx
/ˌɑːrkiˈɑːptərɪks/
ar · chae · op · ter · yx
Plural:archaeopteryxes
archaeopteryx Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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An extinct genus of bird-like dinosaurs from the Late Jurassic period, recognized as a crucial transitional fossil bridging the gap between non-avian feathered dinosaurs and modern birds.
Example
"The discovery of an Archaeopteryx fossil in a German limestone quarry provided early and compelling evidence for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-19th century from Ancient Greek 'arkhaîos' (ancient) and 'ptéryx' (wing or feather).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Archaeopteryx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/archaeopteryx