archaeological

or ar·che·o·log·i·cal

[ ahr-kee-uh-loj-i-kuh l ]

/ ˌɑr ki əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

adjective

of or relating to archaeology.

Nearby words

archaeoastronomy, archaeobotany, archaeocyathid, archaeocyte, archaeol., archaeological, archaeologist, archaeology, archaeomagnetism, archaeomagnetism dating, archaeometry

Also ar·chae·o·log·ic, ar·che·o·log·ic.

Origin of archaeological

1775–85; < Greek archaiologik(ós) (see archaeology, -ic) + -al¹

Related forms

ar·chae·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbhy·per·ar·chae·o·log·i·cal, adjective

Definition for archeological (2 of 2)

archeology

[ ahr-kee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌɑr kiˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

archaeology.

Related forms

ar·che·o·log·i·cal

[ahr-kee-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌɑr ki əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, ar·che·o·log·ic, adjectivear·che·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbar·che·ol·o·gist, noun

Examples from the Web for archeological

Archeological finds at the Amphipolis tomb may date back to Alexander the Great.
Amphipolis Tomb Yields Amazing Finds But Mysteries Linger|James Romm|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Pueblo Grande Museum and Archeological Park has a settlement history of its own.
The Ghost Towns of Arizona Live On|Justin Jones|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But “U.S. drones have very precise munitions which can hit targets without destroying the [archeological] sites nearby.”
ISIS Is About to Destroy Biblical History in Iraq|Christopher Dickey|July 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The Iraqi army will be obliged to conduct operations next to these archeological sites,” said Qureishi.
ISIS Is About to Destroy Biblical History in Iraq|Christopher Dickey|July 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Archeological excavations have yielded many examples of ancient Israelite cups and they are made of cheap durable fabrics.
Spain’s New ‘Holy Grail’: Jesus Couldn’t Afford That Kind of Bling|Candida Moss|April 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A terminus post quem of about 1700 for the filling of the cellar hole has been well established on the archeological evidence.
Contributions From the Museum of History and Technology|Ivor Noel Hume
For more than an hour Kennedy delved into the archeological lore in the library.
The Social Gangster|Arthur B. Reeve
Nelsen hardly cared about the archeological aspects just p. 93 then.
The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke Gallun
However, the fact that the archeological excavations were so limited makes any conjecture of that kind of dubious value.
Contributions From the Museum of History and Technology|Ivor Noel Hume
He was offered a position in the archeological department of the museum.
Galusha the Magnificent|Joseph C. Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for archeological

archeology

/ (ˌɑːkɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

a variant spelling of archaeology

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