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Prehistoric Definition & Meaning

prehistoric
adjective
  1. belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; "prehistoric settlements"; "prehistoric peoples"
  2. of or relating to times before written history; "prehistoric archeology"
  3. no longer fashionable; "my mother has these prehistoric ideas about proper clothes"

"Prehistoric" in song lyrics

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  • "Hydrolic, your rhyme's prehistoric"
    High and Mighty f/ Pharaohe Monch — Dirty Decibles
  • "Your lyrics are old school, prehistoric"
    Lakim Shabazz — Style Wars
  • "I remember Rick way back in prehistoric"
    Monie Love — Greasy

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Frequently asked questions

What does prehistoric mean?
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; "prehistoric settlements"; "prehistoric peoples" of or relating to times before written history; "prehistoric archeology" no longer fashionable; "my mother has these prehistoric ideas about proper clothes"
What part of speech is prehistoric?
Prehistoric is an adjective.
How many definitions does prehistoric have?
Prehistoric has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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