prelithic

/ˌpriːˈlɪθɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a stage of culture development immediately preceding the development of lithic technology

“The prelithic artifacts found in the dig site were crucial to understanding the early human settlement.”

2. noun

a stage of culture development immediately preceding the development of lithic technology

“The discovery of a prelithic settlement revealed a complex society with advanced tools.”

Synonyms

  • Paleolithic
  • pre-Archaic

Antonyms

  • lithic
  • modern