What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
prediluvian
Example
The prediluvian civilization was believed to have been wiped out by the great flood. [prediluvian: adjective]
Example
His prediluvian views on technology made him resistant to change. [prediluvian: adjective]
antediluvian
Example
The antediluvian world was said to be vastly different from the one we know today. [antediluvian: adjective]
Example
Her antediluvian beliefs about gender roles were not well received by the younger generation. [antediluvian: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Antediluvian is more commonly used than prediluvian in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between prediluvian and antediluvian?
Both prediluvian and antediluvian are formal words that are not commonly used in casual conversation. They are more likely to be used in academic or literary contexts.
