Meanings
nounpalaeontology (uncountable)
- CommonwealthalternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of paleontology.
Literally tens of pence with an ammonoid fossil to highlight how bling bling the world of palaeontology has become
2016 November 9, Mark Carnall, “Is palaeontology a waste of public money?”, in The Guardian
Synonyms & antonyms
nounthe earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains
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palaeontology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeontology
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“palaeontology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeontology. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “palaeontology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeontology.
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