prehistoric — belonging to the time before written history
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: belonging to the time before written history
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
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
The cave contained prehistoric paintings made thousands of years ago.
Prehistoric animals roamed the land long before cities existed. (PRE + HISTORY = PREHISTORIC)
Prehistoric life existed before the story of civilization began.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praehhistoricus', combining the prefix 'prae-' (before) with 'historia' (history), which comes from Greek 'historia' meaning inquiry or narrative of events.
Breakdown
pre- (before) + historic (of history) = prehistoric
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📝Examples
“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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