Meaning of the word antediluvian in English
What does antediluvian mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
antediluvian
US /ˌæn.t̬i.dəˈluː.vi.ən/
UK /ˌæn.ti.dɪˈluː.vi.ən/
Adjective
1.
of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood
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The discovery of the ancient fossil provided a glimpse into the antediluvian world.
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Some geological formations are described as antediluvian due to their immense age.
2.
ridiculously old-fashioned
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His ideas about technology are completely antediluvian.
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The company's management style is so antediluvian that it hinders progress.