prehistoric
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the time or a period prior to recorded history.
The dinosaur is a prehistoric beast.
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Slang. outdated; passé.
My mom has these prehistoric ideas about proper dress.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- prehistorically adverb
Etymology
Origin of prehistoric
Example Sentences
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Fosilized dinosaur footprints offer valuable insight into prehistoric life, helping scientists understand how dinosaurs moved and behaved.
From Science Daily
Some of these prehistoric species are thought to have weighed up to 250 kilograms, yet a study published in Scientific Reports indicates they may have been capable of hopping in short bursts.
From Science Daily
Ms. Chan cites these prehistoric connections as examples of how tightly humanity has entwined music into its visual arts.
Their findings pinpoint a deep prehistoric moment when dogs started to differ noticeably in both size and skull shape.
From Science Daily
The findings point to a surprising possibility that prehistoric people deliberately brought grey wolves to the island and may have kept or managed them.
From Science Daily
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