archaeological

CEFRC1

/ˌɑrkiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to the study of ancient people through objects and remains.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Relating to the science or research of archaeology.

Examples

  • It is an ancient midden, presently an archaeological treasury.

  • This archaeological site was damaged during the war.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

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In context

  • A living floor is, in archaeological terms, the floor of a cave upon which people lived and which retains evidence of their activities.

  • The remains of 62 people were dug up at the previously unknown archaeological site near Garforth.

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The team discovered several blank artifacts buried beneath the desert sand.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From archaeology + -ical. By surface analysis, archaeo- + -logical.