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paleontology Synonyms
Another word for paleontology
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• noun (Context 1)
The branch of science concerned with the study of prehistoric life and ancient organisms through the examination of fossils.
Usage Example
"Her childhood fascination with dinosaur skeletons eventually led her to pursue a graduate degree in palaeontology."
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palaeontology
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paleobiology
fossilology
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Paleontology. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/paleontology