Definition of Antediluvian

1. Noun. Any of the early patriarchs who lived prior to the Noachian deluge.

Exact synonyms: Antediluvian Patriarch
Generic synonyms: Patriarch
Derivative terms: Antediluvial

2. Adjective. Of or relating to the period before the biblical flood. "Antediluvian man"
Exact synonyms: Antediluvial
Partainyms: Diluvial, Diluvial

3. Noun. A very old person.
Exact synonyms: Ancient
Generic synonyms: Golden Ager, Old Person, Oldster, Senior Citizen
Derivative terms: Ancient

4. Adjective. So extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period. "Archaic laws"
Exact synonyms: Antiquated, Archaic
Similar to: Old

Definition of Antediluvian

1. a. Of or relating to the period before the Deluge in Noah's time; hence, antiquated; as, an antediluvian vehicle.

Definition of Antediluvian

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antediluvian

antechamber
antechambers
antechapel
antechapels
antechoir
antechoirs
antecubital
antecubital
antecubital space
anted
antedate
antedated
antedates
antedating
antediluvial
antediluvian (current term)
antediluvians
antediluvian patriarch
Antedon
Antedonidae
anteed
antefebrile
antefix
antefixa
antefixae
antefixal
antefixes
anteflex
anteflexion
anteflexion of iris

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