belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; "prehistoric settlements"; "prehistoric peoples"
Used in a Sentence
prehistoric
How to use prehistoric in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for prehistoric.
Editorial note
In prehistoric times, it would be a warning signal that risk of death or is elevated.
Examples7
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; "prehistoric settlements"; "prehistoric peoples"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of prehistoric gathered in one view.
of or relating to times before written history; "prehistoric archeology"
no longer fashionable; "my mother has these prehistoric ideas about proper clothes"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for prehistoric.
adjective
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; "prehistoric settlements"; "prehistoric peoples"
See also: prehistorical
adjective
of or relating to times before written history; "prehistoric archeology"
adjective
no longer fashionable; "my mother has these prehistoric ideas about proper clothes"
Example sentences
In prehistoric times, it would be a warning signal that risk of death or is elevated.
RE: Ancient giant mushrooms dotting the shore of the prehistoric coast in Journey to the Center of the Earth.
It amazes me that this day and age so many companies are stuck in the prehistoric era of working onsite.
Severe brain injuries are all too common in modern times and were probably more common in prehistoric times.
Someone should tell Square that in Canada we use smart chips...I don't remember the last time I swipe a card....Cool product with prehistoric technology...
You think all the oil companies are just twiddling its thumbs, assuming at some point we'll stop wanting to run on our cars by burning prehistoric goo and they'll just shut down the business and go golfing?
Schools shouldn't teach students to be religious, but they should teach them to understand religion... and not just as a cute, prehistoric way of explaining things that science now has exclusive domain over.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use prehistoric in a sentence?
In prehistoric times, it would be a warning signal that risk of death or is elevated.
What does prehistoric mean?
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; "prehistoric settlements"; "prehistoric peoples"
What part of speech is prehistoric?
prehistoric is commonly used as adjective.