excavation
Translation
excavation, dig, digging
Examples
The excavation revealed ancient pottery.
The excavation revealed ancient pottery.
The site is a major archaeological excavation.
The site is a major archaeological excavation.
Grammar Patterns
an archaeological excavation a major archaeological dig The site is a major archaeological excavation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dig, unearthing, archaeological site
Etymology
From the verb 'excavate', from Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'cavare' (to make hollow). The '-ion' suffix denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'excavate'. The '-ion' ending often signifies an action or the result of an action. It's the act of digging or the place itself.