fos·sil
fossil
- pronunciation:
- fa
s
l
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the remains or trace of a living organism from an earlier geologic age, embedded in earth or rock.
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| definition 2: |
something or someone that is outdated and cannot accommodate new ideas or practices.
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| related words: |
antediluvian, vestige |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or pertaining to the remains or traces of living organisms of former geologic ages or the earth or rock layers in which such traces are found.
fossil remainsfossil fuel |
| derivation: |
fossillike (adj.) |
Fossil is from a Latin word that means "dug up."