Definition

Relating to the time before written history, often referring to ancient human cultures and their activities.

Example

The museum has a fascinating exhibit on prehistoric animals and their habitats.

Conversation

Did you know that there are museums dedicated to prehistorical artifacts?

Really? That sounds fascinating!

Yeah, I find prehistorical history really intriguing.

Same here! I love learning about how ancient people lived.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prehistorical → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "historical" (from Greek "historikos", meaning relating to history). The word refers to the time period before recorded history.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pre-' meaning before and 'historical' relating to history — so prehistorical refers to the time before history was recorded.

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