adjective
- of, relating to, or based on archaeology; concerned with the study of ancient peoples and cultures through their material remains
Usage: formal; often used in academic and professional contexts; archaeologic and archaeological are both standard; archaeological is more common in modern usage
Examples
- The archaeologic findings revealed details about the ancient Roman settlement.
- Archaeologic evidence suggests the site was inhabited for over 500 years.
- The museum displayed archaeologic artifacts from the Bronze Age.
- Archaeologic surveys were conducted before construction began.
- Her archaeologic research focused on early civilizations in Mesopotamia.