adj
archaeological
adj
1
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 notesIn 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".