Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology: The word "archaeologic" describes anything connected to the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The archaeologic evidence suggests the site was a ceremonial center. (The evidence related to archaeology suggests the site was a ceremonial center.)
  • She published her findings in a leading archaeologic journal. (She published her findings in a leading journal devoted to archaeology.)

Advanced Usage

• "archaeologic record": The collective body of physical evidence about the past that is studied by archaeologists.
  • The archaeologic record for this period is remarkably sparse. (The physical evidence from archaeology for this period is remarkably sparse.)

Variants and Related Words

• Archaeological (adj): This is the more common variant and is synonymous with "archaeologic."
  • The archaeological survey revealed several new sites.
• Archaeology (n): The scientific study itself.
  • He studied archaeology at university.
• Archaeologist (n): A person who practices archaeology.
  • The archaeologist carefully brushed dirt from the artifact.

Synonyms

• Archaeological: Pertaining to archaeology (the most direct synonym).
• Antiquarian: Related to ancient artifacts, though sometimes implying a less scientific or more collection-oriented approach.

Related Phrases

• Archaeologic context: The position and association of an artifact, feature, or site in time and space, which provides essential information for interpretation.
  • The artifact's archaeologic context was meticulously documented. (The artifact's position and association as studied by archaeology was meticulously documented.)

Adjective

1. related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
   • an archaeological dig
   • a dramatic archaeological discovery