Definition

Relating to the study of pollen and spores, especially in the context of geology and archaeology.

Example

The palynological analysis revealed important information about the ancient environment.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new palynological study on climate change?

No, I haven't! What did they find out?

They discovered how pollen can reveal past environmental conditions.

That's really interesting! I never knew palynological research could be so revealing.

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Root Explanation

Palynological → It is formed from "palynein" (from Greek, meaning to scatter) and "logia" (from Greek, meaning study). The word refers to the study of pollen and spores, which are scattered by plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'scattering' ('palynein') of pollen and 'study' ('logia') — that's why palynological means the study of pollen.

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