Paleontology

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Etymology 1.2.1 Translations

English

From Greek παλαιοντολογία (paleontologia), from Ancient Greek παλαιός (paleos) "old" + όν (on) "being, creature" + λόγος "logos"

Noun

paleontology

1. The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils

Etymology

Greek palaios meaning old + Greek logos meaning the study of

Translations

• Finnish: paleontologia
• French: paléontologie f
• Greek: παλαιοντολογία (paleontologia)
• Swedish: paleontologi cfr:paleontology

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