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Definition of "paleontology" [pa•le•on•tol•o•gy]

  • The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as represented by the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "paleontology" in a sentence
  • "Are you now allowing that a YEC can get a Ph.D. in paleontology withot being a hyporcrite?"
  • "I would just like to understand how someone can go through the trouble of obtaining a doctorate in paleontology if he holds beliefs that are in complete contradiction to those of the field."
  • "News of a young-earth creationist having earned a Ph.D. in paleontology have put ID critics around the blogosphere in a flutter."