prehistoric

adjective
UK: /ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk/
US: /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/

  1. Relating to the time before written history.

    1. The museum has prehistoric tools.
    2. Scientists study prehistoric life forms through fossil records from that era.

  2. Extremely old or outdated.

    1. His views on women are prehistoric.
    2. The office's computer system is prehistoric and needs upgrading urgently.

Synonyms

ancient primeval old outdated
prehistoric noun

  1. The time or period before written history.

    1. Prehistoric times were long ago.
    2. Archaeologists study prehistoric cultures to understand early human life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prehistoric" in English means: Relating to the time before written history., Extremely old or outdated..

The phonetic transcription of "prehistoric" is /ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk/ in British English and /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prehistoric": ancient, primeval, old, outdated.

Example usage of "prehistoric": "The museum has prehistoric tools.". More examples on the page.