prehistoric

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the time before, and sometimes including, the development of human civilization.

  - "The study of prehistoric animals and their habitats is called paleontology."
  - "Prehistoric art often depicted scenes of hunting and daily life."

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Synonyms

ante-historic

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Rhymes

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historic , dramatic , static

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Variants

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prehistoric , prehistorical , prehistorically

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Etymology

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From pre- (before) + historic (history)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prehistoric' was first used in the 18th century by the Scottish historian William Robertson.

2. The study of prehistoric times is called archaeology.

3. The oldest known prehistoric tools date back to around 3.3 million years ago.

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Related Concepts

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1. Paleolithic: A geological epoch that extends from about 2.6 million to 10,000 years ago, characterized by the use of stone tools.

2. Neolithic: A period in the development of human technology, starting around 10,000 to 2,000 BC, characterized by the production of pottery and the domesticating of plants and animals.

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Culture

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Prehistoric times refer to the periods before written records or before the Common Era. This period is significant in understanding the evolution of life on Earth, from the first single-celled organisms to the emergence of humans. Prehistoric art, such as cave paintings, provides valuable insights into the lives and cultures of early human civilizations.

How to Memorize "prehistoric"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the time before written records or the time before civilization. Visualize early humans living in caves and hunting for food.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prehistoric' with the image of ancient cave paintings or early human civilizations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'prehistoric' refers to the time before history was recorded.

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