What does antediluvial mean?
Antediluvial means (biblical) Of or pertaining to a time before Noah's flood..
Antediluvial
/ˌantɪdɪˈluːvɪəl/ · adjective
Meaning
(biblical) Of or pertaining to a time before Noah's flood..
Definitions by Sense
- (biblical) Of or pertaining to a time before Noah's flood.
- (rare) Antiquated.
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Synonyms for antediluvial
Antonyms for antediluvial
Related Words
Word Forms
- more antediluvial
- most antediluvial
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for antediluvial?
Common synonyms include antediluvian, prediluvian, defunct, outdated.
What is the opposite of antediluvial?
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How do you use antediluvial in a sentence?
Use antediluvial where its definition matches the intended context.
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