fossil

Meanings

• noun

  The preserved remains or impressions of prehistoric organisms, especially those that have been fossilized.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɑːsəl/
   
   
   
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Variants

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fossil , fossils , fossil fuel , fossil fuels , fossil-fueled , Fossil Butte National Monument , index fossil , index fossils , living fossil , living fossils , trace fossil , trace fossils , Agate Fossil Beds National Monument , Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument , Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

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Etymology

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From Old French fosse 'ditch, pit' + ol 'olive' (from Latin fossus 'dug up'). The term originally referred to natural cavities or excavations, but was later used for the remains found in such sites.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known fossils date back approximately 3.5 billion years.

2. The study of fossils is called paleontology.

3. The term 'fossil' originally referred to natural cavities or excavations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Paleontology: The scientific study of fossils and the history of life on Earth.

2. Stratigraphy: The branch of geology concerned with the order and relative position of strata and their relationship to the geological time scale.

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Culture

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Fossils have been studied for centuries as a source of information about the Earth's history and the organisms that have inhabited it. They have been used in various forms of art, literature, and science. For example, the fossilized remains of dinosaurs have captured the imagination of people for generations, and have been the subject of numerous books, movies, and exhibits.

How to Memorize "fossil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a prehistoric animal whose remains have been preserved in rock. Visualize the process of the animal's remains being covered by sediment and eventually turning into a fossil.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fossil' with the idea of ancient history and prehistoric organisms.
   - Think of the word 'fossil' as a synonym for 'prehistoric remains'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Fossil' to remember the definition: 'Fossilized Organisms Of Silurian Life'.

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