mesodontic

/mɛˌsɒdɒntɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a type of extinct mammal

“The discovery of the new species was a significant find in the field of mesodontic paleontology.”

2. noun

a type of extinct mammal

“The researchers studied the mesodontic fossils found in the dig site.”

Synonyms

  • archaic
  • mammalian
  • prehistoric

Antonyms

  • living
  • modern