foraminiferology

noun

The study of the Foraminifera, especially in paleontology.

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Meanings

nounforaminiferology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of the Foraminifera, especially in paleontology.

Origin

From foraminifer + -ology.

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APA

foraminiferology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/foraminiferology

MLA

“foraminiferology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/foraminiferology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “foraminiferology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/foraminiferology.

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