Fossil Record

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑsəl ˈrɛkərd/

Definitions of fossil record

noun a collection of all the fossils ever discovered on Earth, providing information about the history of life on the planet

Example Sentences

A1 The fossil record shows us what animals lived long ago.

A2 Scientists study the fossil record to learn about ancient life forms.

B1 The fossil record provides evidence of evolution over millions of years.

B2 Paleontologists use the fossil record to piece together the history of life on Earth.

C1 The fossil record offers a window into the past, revealing the diversity of prehistoric species.

C2 Analyzing the fossil record allows researchers to track changes in biodiversity over geological time scales.

Examples of fossil record in a Sentence

formal The fossil record provides valuable evidence of past life forms on Earth.

informal Scientists use the fossil record to learn about ancient animals and plants.

slang Dude, the fossil record is like a history book written in rocks!

figurative The fossil record is like a time capsule, preserving the secrets of ancient life.

Grammatical Forms of fossil record

• plural: fossil records
• comparative: more fossil record
• superlative: most fossil record
• present tense: fossil record
• future tense: will be fossil record
• perfect tense: has been fossil record
• continuous tense: is being fossil record
• singular: fossil record
• positive degree: fossil record
• infinitive: to fossil record
• gerund: fossil recording
• participle: fossil recorded

Origin and Evolution of fossil record

First Known Use: 1834 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'fossil record' was coined to refer to the collection of all known fossils and their placement in time and space.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a more general sense to describe the entirety of fossils known at a given time, the term 'fossil record' has evolved to specifically refer to the complete collection of fossils found in sedimentary rock layers that provide evidence of the history of life on Earth.