prehistoric — belonging to the time before written history
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: belonging to the time before written history
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
Korean meaning: 선사시대의, 역사 기록 이전의
Korean pronunciation: 프리히**스토**릭
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's driving skills are absolutely prehistoric.
- Scientists discovered prehistoric fossils dating back millions of years.
- This computer is so old, it's practically prehistoric!
prehistoric
ADJECTIVE//ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk//
belonging to the time before written history
Cavemen create tools in their prehistoric world before written history
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Origin
From Latin 'praehhistoricus', combining the prefix 'prae-' (before) with 'historia' (history), which comes from Greek 'historia' meaning inquiry or narrative of events.
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“My grandfather's driving skills are absolutely prehistoric.”
“Scientists discovered prehistoric fossils dating back millions of years.”
“This computer is so old, it's practically prehistoric!”
“Prehistoric humans lived in caves and used stone tools.”
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