Paleontology(noun)
The branch of science concerned with fossils and ancient life forms.
Hindi meaning:जीवाश्म विज्ञान
Synonyms: Fossil science, Prehistoric biology, Ancient life study, Evolutionary paleobiology
Antonyms: Modern biology, Contemporary science, Present-day zoology, Current life study
Example: Paleontology helps scientists understand the evolution of plants and animals through fossils.
Trick to remember: Paleo sounds like old, so paleontology is the study of very old life through fossils.
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