fosslology

/fɒsɪˈlɒlədʒi/ or /fɒˈsɪləˌlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of fossils, especially in relation to the history of life on Earth.

“She pursued a career in fossilology and became a leading expert in the field.”

Synonyms

  • fossil science
  • paleontology

Antonyms

  • current science
  • living biology