26984 words

prehistoric

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
describing the period before there were written records:

Examples:

prehistoric man/humans/animals
Painting originated in prehistoric times.
2
very old-fashioned:

Examples:

He has prehistoric views about women who have careers.
3
happening in the period of human history before there were written records:

Examples:

Painting originated in prehistoric times with murals drawn on cave walls.

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