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Synonyms for Prehistoric

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Relating to the period before recorded history

Description: Synonyms for prehistoric, in the sense of relating to the time before recorded history, include ancient, primordial, ancestral, and archaic.

Sample Sentence: The archaeologists discovered an ancient civilization during their excavation.

Sense: Extremely old or outdated

Description: Synonyms for prehistoric, in the sense of being extremely old or outdated, include antiquated, archaic, obsolete, and ancient.

Sample Sentence: The computer system they were using was so ancient that it could barely handle basic tasks.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A period before written history

Description: Synonyms for prehistoric, as a noun referring to a period before written history, include antiquity, primeval times, ancient past, and early ages.

Sample Sentence: The study of prehistoric civilizations is an important field in archaeology.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a manner resembling or characteristic of prehistoric times

Description: Synonyms for prehistoric, used as an adverb indicating a resemblance to or characteristics of prehistoric times, include anciently, primordially, and archeologically.

Sample Sentence: The ruins of the old castle were beautifully preserved, allowing visitors to experience the site almost prehistorically.