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Antediluvian


Definition:

Antediluvian (adjective) refers to something that is extremely old-fashioned, primitive, or outdated. It can also be used to describe things that existed or happened before the biblical flood, as mentioned in the Book of Genesis.

As a noun, antediluvian refers to a person who is old-fashioned or belongs to a time long past.


Examples:

Adjective:

1. His antediluvian beliefs about equality and women's rights led to much criticism.

2. The museum showcased various antediluvian artifacts from ancient civilizations.

3. This antediluvian computer system is so slow, it takes ages to load a simple webpage.

4. The antediluvian methods of farming employed by the villagers amazed the researchers.


Noun:

1. The old man was seen as an antediluvian, always speaking about the "good old days".

2. The historian specialized in studying the lives and customs of antediluvians.

3. The antiquarian discovered an ancient manuscript written by an antediluvian author.

4. My grandmother is a sweet antediluvian, still listening to vinyl records and using a typewriter.



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