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Antediluvian

Definition:

Adjective:

1. Belonging to the time before the biblical Flood.

2. Extremely old-fashioned or outdated.

Noun:

1. A person who lived before the Flood.

2. A very old or old-fashioned person.

Samples

Adjective - sense 1:

1. The antediluvian world was said to be populated by mythical creatures.
2. Archaeologists uncovered antediluvian artifacts buried deep in the desert.

Adjective - sense 2:

1. His antediluvian beliefs made it difficult for him to adapt to modern society.
2. The antediluvian computer system was unable to run the latest software.

Noun - sense 1:

1. In the Bible, Noah was considered an antediluvian as he lived before the Great Flood.
2. The mythological antediluvians were said to possess extraordinary powers.

Noun - sense 2:

1. Grandpa always seemed like an antediluvian, constantly reminiscing about the "good old days".
2. The museum guide was an antediluvian who had extensive knowledge about ancient civilizations.

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