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Definition of prehistorical

prehistorical

/ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
pre · his · tor · i · cal
Adverb:prehistorically
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prehistorical Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or belonging to the period before written records; prehistoric.

Example

"Archaeologists uncovered prehistorical stone tools buried beneath the riverbed."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'prehistorical' is a valid variant, the shorter form 'prehistoric' is vastly preferred in modern standard and academic English.

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prehistorical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prehistorical
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