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pre·his·tor·ic
 prehistoric
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- pronunciation:
- pri
hih
sto
rihk
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adjective |
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If a thing is prehistoric, it existed before humans wrote down their history. Prehistoric things can also be things that have to do with those very ancient times before humans recorded any events in writing.
Dinosaurs were prehistoric beasts that lived on the earth a very long time ago.Some humans lived in caves in prehistoric times. |
| related words: |
ancient |
| derivations: |
prehistorical (adj.), prehistorically (adv.) |
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