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paleontologist

🇬🇧 UK/.pæliɒn'tɒlәdʒist/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

n.

A scientist who specializes in the study of ancient life forms through fossils

古生物学家

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
paleancient, old, primitive
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oconnector
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nroot
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tconnector
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ologystudy of, science of
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istone who practices, believer in
=paleontologist

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The paleontologist uncovered fossilized remains of dinosaurs in the excavation.

  • 2.

    As a paleontologist, she dedicated her life to studying extinct species.

  • 3.

    The renowned paleontologist's discoveries rewrote our understanding of evolution.

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