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Added 8 October 2026

prehistoric

/ˌpɹiː.hɪsˈtoɹ.ɪk/ adjective

In Latin: praehistoricus, praehistorius Wiktionary

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Of or relating to the epoch before written record.
Ancient; very old, outdated, etc.

Origin

From pre- (“before”) + historic, q.v., similar to slightly earlier ante-historic.

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