Definition

Relating to the time before life begins.

Example

Scientists study prelife conditions to understand how life might have originated on Earth.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what happens in the prelife?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, it's fascinating to imagine life before life, isn't it?

Definitely, it makes you wonder about everything that leads up to our existence.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prelife → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "life" (from Old English "līf", meaning existence or living). The word "prelife" refers to the state of existence before life begins.

Memory Tip

Think of 'before' ('pre-') and 'existence' ('life') to remember that 'prelife' means the state before life begins.

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