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paleoanthropology

/ˌpeɪlioʊˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/ /ˌpeɪliːoʊˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

Meanings
noun
The scientific study of ancient human remains.

Examples :

"My aunt's career in paleoanthropology involves analyzing fossilized bones to understand early human evolution. "
archaeology science history human biology geology

Related Words

Illustration analyzing

analyzing verb

/ˈænəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈænəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

To subject to analysis.

"The detective is analyzing the fingerprints to find the suspect. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration career

career noun

/kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/

One's calling in life; a person's occupation; one's profession.

"My career goal is to become a teacher. "

Illustration human

human noun

/ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈ(h)juː.mən/ /ˈ(h)ju.mən/

A human being, whether man, woman or child.

"Humans share common ancestors with other apes."

Illustration bones

bones noun

/bəʊnz/ /boʊnz/

A composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates.

"The dog buried its bones in the backyard. "

Illustration involves

involves verb

/ɪnˈvɑlvz/ /ɪnˈvɔlvz/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The artist involves colorful yarn, carefully winding it around the branches of the willow tree to create a whimsical sculpture. "

Illustration remains

remains noun

/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/

(chiefly in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder.

"After the party, the only remains were empty plates and a few scattered candies. "

Illustration scientific

scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

Illustration ancient

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

Illustration evolution

evolution noun

/ˈɛvəluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌivə-/

A change of position.

"The evolution of the family dinner schedule was gradual, moving from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. "

Illustration study

study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration fossilized

fossilized verb

/ˈfɒsəlaɪzd/ /ˈfɑːsəlaɪzd/

To make into a fossil

"Over millions of years, mud and minerals fossilized the dinosaur bone, turning it into stone. "