preearthly

/ˌpriːˈɜːrθli/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the time before the Earth existed or was in a primitive state

“The preearthly conditions on the planet made it difficult for life to form.”

2. adverb

in a manner that existed before the Earth existed or was in a primitive state

“The universe behaved preearthly, with particles behaving in a way that defied our understanding.”

Synonyms

  • ancient
  • prehistoric

Antonyms

  • contemporary
  • modern