What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
paleobiologist
Example
The paleobiologist used DNA analysis to study the ancient fossils. [paleobiologist: noun]
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Paleobiologists often work with paleontologists to reconstruct the past ecosystems. [paleobiologists: plural noun]
paleontologist
Example
The paleontologist discovered a new species of dinosaur in the fossil record. [paleontologist: noun]
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Paleontologists use radiometric dating to determine the age of fossils. [paleontologists: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Paleontologist is more commonly used than paleobiologist in everyday language and is more well-known to the general public.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between paleobiologist and paleontologist?
Paleobiologist is a more formal term than paleontologist and is typically used in academic and scientific contexts.
