archaeological

American  

[ahr-kee-uh-loj-i-kuhl] / ˌɑr ki əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

Also archaeologic, or archeological

adjective

1. of or relating to archaeology.

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Other Word Forms

• archaeologically adverb
• hyperarchaeological adjective

Etymology

Origin of archaeological

1775–85; < Greek archaiologik ( ós ) ( archaeology, -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The archaeological work at Twentyshilling was a required condition of planning permission for the wind farm which is now fully operational.

From BBC

Now it resembles an archaeological site of its former self.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers examined artifacts from 29 archaeological sites and recorded hundreds of plant motifs.

From Science Daily

Another learning-center gallery with a compact but resonant sampling of archaeological artifacts from ancient Israel and the Eastern Mediterranean makes sure to emphasize “the interactions among the peoples of the region.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The researchers say additional studies, including further archaeological work, could help narrow down the timing and scale of both environmental shifts and social changes across the South Pacific.

From Science Daily