prehistoric
of or relating to the time or a period prior to recorded history: The dinosaur is a prehistoric beast.
Slang. outdated; passé: My mom has these prehistoric ideas about proper dress.
Origin of prehistoric
1- Sometimes pre·his·tor·i·cal .
Other words from prehistoric
- pre·his·tor·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby prehistoric
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This was said about reviving 30-foot-tall prehistoric predators, but it’s also a solid idea to keep in mind when you’re editing images.
How to use advanced editing tools without ruining your photos | Harry Guinness | January 27, 2021 | Popular-ScienceJust an expanse of strangely beautiful rock formations and badlands, the legacy of a prehistoric swamp.
I spent a lot of time imagining prehistoric people and trying to get into their heads.
Catherine Dulac Finds Brain Circuitry Behind Sex-Specific Behaviors | Claudia Dreifus | December 14, 2020 | Quanta MagazineThere were then simply more humans to invent, increasing the odds of a prehistoric Steve Jobs or Leonardo da Vinci.
When Did We Become Fully Human? What Fossils and DNA Tell Us About the Evolution of Modern Intelligence | Nick Longrich | October 18, 2020 | Singularity HubExplore all sorts of ocean environments, including prehistoric seas and the Arctic.
Wicca is an ancient belief system that originated in prehistoric times.
‘Gods of Suburbia’: Dina Goldstein’s Arresting Photo Series on Religion vs. Consumerism | Dina Goldstein | November 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe massive inflatable structure is filled with multi-colored light and takes a prehistoric yet futuristic shape.
At ground level: comically huge, flat-leafed plants that look like they come from a prehistoric diorama.
This brilliant video takes a scientific look at the “giant prehistoric sea-monster that absorbed massive amounts of radiation.”
Godzilla, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Sam, and More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | May 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA terrible storm melts the polar ice caps, unleashing a group of prehistoric creatures called Aurochs.
The Daily Beast’s Oscar Nominees: Leonardo DiCaprio, Anne Hathaway & More | Marlow Stern | January 4, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTprehistoric man believed that if he ate anything its virtue passed into his physical system.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordNo one who visits Salisbury will forget Stonehenge, the most remarkable relic of prehistoric man to be found in Britain.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. MurphyThis rude and small race continued until a late period of prehistoric time.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisThe geraniums were great trees, his pet turtle was like a prehistoric monster, and the hollyhocks pierced heaven itself.
Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays | VariousIn the vicinity are numerous rock caves, many of them having been used as dwellings in prehistoric times.
British Dictionary definitions for prehistoric
prehistorical
/ (ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk) /
of or relating to man's development before the appearance of the written word
Derived forms of prehistoric
- prehistorically, adverb
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