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archaeological

Archaeological (adj) means relating to the study of past human life through excavated remains and artifacts. Example: “The archaeological dig uncovered pottery dating back 3,000 years.”

adj

Relating to the study of past human life through excavated remains and artifacts.

"The archaeological dig uncovered pottery dating back 3,000 years."

"Archaeological evidence suggests the settlement was abandoned suddenly."

How to Use Archaeological

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to archaeology — the study of the past through physical remains.

Common pairings

archaeological site archaeological dig archaeological evidence

Word Forms

more archaeological comparative, most archaeological superlative

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Etymology

From "archaeology" plus the adjective suffix "-ical".

Rhymes for archaeological

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “archaeological” mean?

The word “archaeological” means relating to the study of past human life through excavated remains and artifacts. In plain terms, relating to archaeology — the study of the past through physical remains.

How do you use “archaeological” in a sentence?

Here is “archaeological” used in a sentence: “The archaeological dig uncovered pottery dating back 3,000 years.”

What part of speech is “archaeological”?

“Archaeological” is an adjective.

Is “archaeological” a common word?

“Archaeological” is a fairly common word in modern English.