Archeological Meaning
/ˌɑrkiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjAlternative spelling of archaeological.
Sentence Examples
Ancient archeological sites are under threat in Syria.
Many archeological sites are at risk due to poor maintenance.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team discovered ancient pottery during the ____ dig at the site.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The museum exhibition featured several ____ finds from the Nile Valley.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English archeology Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ic Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ical English -ical English archeological From archeology + -ical.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Rabbit is the most represented species at every archeological level, although some macromammal remains (ibex, red deer, wild boar, lynx, fox, and badger) have also been documented."
— 2015 March 12, “Looking at the Camp: Paleolithic Depiction of a Hunter-Gatherer Campsite”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team discovered ancient pottery during the ____ dig at the site.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The museum exhibition featured several ____ finds from the Nile Valley.