antediluvian — belonging to the time before the biblical flood; extremely old or old-fashioned
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: belonging to the time before the biblical flood; extremely old or old-fashioned
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæntɪdɪˈluːviən/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's antediluvian computer still runs on Windows 95.
- The company's antediluvian hiring practices finally caught up with them in court.
- Her antediluvian belief that women shouldn't work shocked the young generation.
antediluvian
ADJECTIVE[/ˌæntɪdɪˈluːviən/]
belonging to the time before the biblical flood; extremely old or old-fashioned
Grandpa's antediluvian rotary phone confuses every visiting grandchild who tries to call home.
The antediluvian Norwegian teaches the eager collegian!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ante' (before) + 'diluvium' (flood), literally meaning 'before the flood.' Originally referred to the time before Noah's flood in Biblical tradition.
Breakdown
ante- (before) + diluv- (flood) + -ian (relating to)
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📝Examples
“My grandfather's antediluvian computer still runs on Windows 95.”
“The company's antediluvian hiring practices finally caught up with them in court.”
“Her antediluvian belief that women shouldn't work shocked the young generation.”
“The museum displayed antediluvian fossils from before the great flood.”
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