Synonyms for paleontology
- noun
- American English
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- biology
- Other spellings
- palaeontology UK
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| paleontology | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- fossilogy
- 11 letters
- fossilology