antediluvial

/æntɪˈdɪluviəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or preceding the Great Flood in biblical tradition

“The antediluvial world was very different from the one we live in today.”

2. noun

a rock or stone from the pre-deluge period

“The geologist studied the antediluvial rocks to understand the Earth’s history.”

Synonyms

  • pre-diluvian
  • pre-flood

Antonyms

  • post-diluvian
  • post-flood