prehistoric

Word parts

pre- + historic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk/

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Adjective

Positive prehistoric

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is prehistoric, it is related to or denotes the period before written records.
2. (informal) If something is prehistoric, it is very old.