fossil — the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːsəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa refuses to use smartphones - he's such a fossil!
- The museum's fossil collection includes a complete T-Rex skeleton.
- Scientists discovered a 65-million-year-old fossil that revealed new insights about dinosaur behavior.
fossil
NOUN[/ˈfɑːsəl/]
the remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock
The paleontologist uncovers a dinosaur fossil buried deep in the desert rock.
Children jostle around fossils while the docile scholar guides!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'fossile', derived from Latin 'fossilis' meaning 'dug up' or 'obtained by digging', from the past participle of 'fodere' meaning 'to dig'.
Breakdown
Latin 'fodere' (to dig) + '-ilis' (adjective suffix meaning 'able to be' or 'relating to') = fossil (something dug up from the earth)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandpa refuses to use smartphones - he's such a fossil!”
“The museum's fossil collection includes a complete T-Rex skeleton.”
“Scientists discovered a 65-million-year-old fossil that revealed new insights about dinosaur behavior.”
“Don't be such a fossil - try the new app!”
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