What is another word for antediluvian?

Pronunciation: [ˌantiːdɪlˈuːvi͡ən] (IPA)

The term "antediluvian" is used to describe something that is extremely old or outdated. Synonyms for this word include ancient, archaic, obsolete, prehistoric, primitive, and antiquated. These terms describe objects or ideas that are out of date or no longer applicable to modern times. "Archaic" refers to something that is old-fashioned and no longer used, while "prehistoric" refers to things that existed before the invention of writing. "Primitive" denotes something that is basic and undeveloped. "Antiquated" describes something that is no longer useful or relevant due to modern advancements. Overall, these synonyms for "antediluvian" highlight the age and lack of relevance of the things they describe.

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What are the hypernyms for Antediluvian?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Antediluvian?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for antediluvian (as nouns)

What are the opposite words for antediluvian?

The word antediluvian refers to something that is old-fashioned, outdated or ancient. Its antonyms, or opposite meanings, include modern, contemporary, current, up-to-date, new, advanced, and innovative. These words refer to something that is fresh and current, contrasting with the idea of being outdated. Instead of describing something as antediluvian, you might describe it as trendy, current, or relevant to today's needs. The antonyms of antediluvian are used to describe something that is a product of its time, rather than belonging to another era. As language constantly evolves, it is important to have a versatile vocabulary and know the antonyms of words to express ourselves accurately.

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Usage examples for Antediluvian

The whole of this neighborhood abounds in remains of the antediluvian world: they are found not only in considerable quantity, but in great perfection.
"Account of a Tour in Normandy, Vol. II. (of 2)"
Dawson Turner
Tear away the old sofa, ragged and spring-broken, on which the pastors of forty years have been obliged to sit, and see whether there are any cats in your antediluvian pulpit.
"Around The Tea-Table"
T. De Witt Talmage
The task of conveying the mammoth, even as far as this point, had been an almost super-human one, but no trouble or expense had been spared in the preservation of this antediluvian monster, which is undoubtedly the most perfect specimen of its kind ever brought to light.
"From Paris to New York by Land"
Harry de Windt

Famous quotes with Antediluvian

  • Everywhere soldiering entails the same busily empty monotony; hour after hour is mapped out in accordance with inflexible, antediluvian regulations, and even one's leisure does not seem to offer much in the way of variety. In the officers' mess the same faces, the same conversation; at the cafe the same games of cards and billiards.
    Stefan Zweig

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