Fossiliferous

Pronunciation: /fɑːsəˈlɪfərəs/

Definitions of fossiliferous

adjective describing something that contains or relates to fossils

Example Sentences

A1 The fossiliferous rocks contained many ancient sea creatures.

A2 The fossiliferous site was a popular destination for paleontology enthusiasts.

B1 The geologist studied the fossiliferous layers to learn more about the Earth's history.

B2 The fossiliferous region was rich in prehistoric artifacts.

C1 The fossiliferous deposits provided valuable insights into the evolution of life on Earth.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research on fossiliferous formations revolutionized the field of paleontology.

Examples of fossiliferous in a Sentence

formal The sedimentary rock in this area is highly fossiliferous, containing a variety of well-preserved ancient organisms.

informal You can find a lot of cool fossils in that fossiliferous rock over there.

slang Dude, check out this super fossiliferous rock I found by the river!

figurative Her mind was like a fossiliferous rock, filled with layers of memories and experiences.

Grammatical Forms of fossiliferous

• past tense: fossiliferized
• plural: fossiliferous
• comparative: more fossiliferous
• superlative: most fossiliferous
• present tense: fossiliferates
• future tense: will fossiliferate
• perfect tense: has fossiliferated
• continuous tense: is fossiliferating
• singular: fossiliferous
• positive degree: fossiliferous
• infinitive: to fossiliferate
• gerund: fossiliferating
• participle: fossiliferated

Origin and Evolution of fossiliferous

First Known Use: 1832 year

Language of Origin: Latin and English

Story behind the word: The word 'fossiliferous' originated from the combination of the Latin word 'fossilis' meaning 'dug up' or 'obtained by digging' and the English suffix '-ferous' meaning 'producing' or 'bearing'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of geology to describe rocks or strata containing fossils, the term 'fossiliferous' has evolved to also refer to any material or substance that contains fossils or fossil remains.