paleontology
US
ˌpeɪliɑnˈtɑlədʒi
UK
ˌpæliɒnˈtɒlədʒi
Meaning
The scientific study of ancient life, especially through fossils found in rocks.
जीवाश्मों के ज़रिए प्राचीन जीवन का वैज्ञानिक अध्ययन, खासकर उन जीवों का जो बहुत पहले धरती पर रहते थे।
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“She chose paleontology because she wanted to learn how dinosaurs lived.”
“The museum’s paleontology exhibit features fossils from the region.”
“The paleontologist examined the fossil before identifying the ancient animal.”
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Not natural: He is studying paleontologist at university.
Better: He is studying paleontology at university.
Paleontology is the field of study; a paleontologist is a person who works in that field.
Paleontology अध्ययन का विषय है, जबकि paleontologist उस विषय का अध्ययन करने वाला व्यक्ति होता है।
Not natural: Paleontology focuses on ancient buildings and artifacts.
Better: Archaeology focuses on ancient buildings and artifacts.
Paleontology studies ancient life, usually through fossils; archaeology studies past human societies and their remains.
Paleontology में जीवाश्मों से प्राचीन जीवन का अध्ययन होता है; पुरानी इमारतों और वस्तुओं का अध्ययन archaeology है।
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Paleontology concerns ancient life and fossils; archaeology focuses on human societies and the objects they left behind.
Paleontology प्राचीन जीवन और जीवाश्मों से जुड़ा है; archaeology पुराने मानव समाजों और उनकी छोड़ी हुई वस्तुओं का अध्ययन है।