the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
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the explanation of past events in terms of scientific causes (as geological causes)
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the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic archaeological discovery"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic archaeological discovery"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic archaeological discovery"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic archaeological discovery"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.a man-made object taken as a whole
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.a man-made object taken as a whole
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.having material or physical form or substance; "that which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible" - Benjamin J…
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization; "the developing drug culture"; "the r…
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.the act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.the act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.the act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"
Used in the same subject area: History, Archaeology and material culture.having material or physical form or substance; "that which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible" - Benjamin J…
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a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes; "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.Passing near; going past; past; beyond; as, the procession has gone by; a bird flew by.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.Something gone by or past; a past event.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.The doctrine that the geological changes in the earth's crust have been caused by the sudden action of violent physical causes; -- opp…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.Any simple drawing made for mathematical or scientific purposes, or to assist a verbal explanation which refers to it; a mechanical dr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.Exposition; explanation; especially, a critical explanation of a text or portion of Scripture.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.A mutual exposition of terms, meaning, or motives, with a view to adjust a misunderstanding, and reconcile differences; reconciliation…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.The preserved remains of organisms from a past geological age
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.a unit of geological time during which a system of rocks formed; "ganoid fishes swarmed during the earlier geological periods"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.The science which treats: (a) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology. (b) Of its history as regard…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.The definition and explanation of terms; a glossary.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.A systematic, written account of events, particularly of those affecting a nation, institution, science, or art, and usually connected…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenome…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.Security; insurance; exemption from loss or damage, past or to come; immunity from penalty, or the punishment of past offenses; amnest…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.A reasoned account of what evidence means.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: explanation, past, events, terms, scientific.Of or pertaining to the present time, or time not long past; late; not ancient or remote in past time; of recent period; as, modern da…
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