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prehistoric

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/ · UK /ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk/

prehistoric means: Belonging to the time before people kept written records.

adjective

BEFORE WRITTEN HISTORYB2

Belonging to the time before people kept written records.

  • The museum displays prehistoric tools.
  • People lived in this cave in prehistoric times.
  • Scientists found the remains of a prehistoric animal.

Similar words: ante-historic

Common phrases: prehistoric animals, prehistoric times, prehistoric settlement

VERY OUTDATEDC1

So old that it seems unsuitable for modern life.

  • This computer is prehistoric!
  • The office still uses prehistoric equipment.
  • His prehistoric attitudes annoyed the younger staff.

Similar words: ancient, outdated, antiquated

Opposites: modern

Common phrases: prehistoric computer, prehistoric equipment, prehistoric attitudes

Questions about prehistoric

What does prehistoric mean?

Belonging to the time before people kept written records.

What is prehistoric in other languages?

Türkçe: tarih öncesi · Español: prehistórico · Français: préhistorique · Deutsch: prähistorisch · Italiano: preistorico · 日本語: 先史時代の

How do you pronounce prehistoric?

In American English /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/; in British English /ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk/.

How do you use prehistoric in a sentence?

The museum displays prehistoric tools. People lived in this cave in prehistoric times.

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