Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fossil
noun
/ˈfɒs.əl/
Definition
The preserved remains or impression of a prehistoric organism.
Examples
- The ancient marine fossils found in the rocks indicate that this area was once underwater.
- Scientists studied the dinosaur fossils to learn more about how these creatures lived.
Meaning
Fossils provide evidence of how life and the environment have changed over millions of years.
Synonyms
- remains
- impression
- specimen
