Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

paleoastronomy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pa-le-oas-tron-o-my
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
6
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The relationship of information about the sky to historical records; a fusion discipline between paleontology and astronomy.

Uncountable

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek πᾰλαιός (pălaiós)der. English paleo- English astronomy English paleoastronomy From paleo- + astronomy.

Usage

Questions

What does paleoastronomy mean?
The relationship of information about the sky to historical records; a fusion discipline between paleontology and astronomy.
Where does paleoastronomy come from?
Etymology tree Ancient Greek πᾰλαιός (pălaiós)der. English paleo- English astronomy English paleoastronomy From paleo- + astronomy.

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