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prehistoric (Adjective)

Relating to the period of time before written records existed. It describes the era known through archaeological evidence and fossils rather than through documents.

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Think of 'PRE' (before) and 'HISTORY'. It's the time BEFORE the HISTORY books were written.

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Using 'prehistoric' for Ancient Rome. → Ancient Rome.

Writing 'preistoric'. → Prehistoric.