predates

[US]/priːˈdeɪts/
[UK]/priːˈdeɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to occur or exist before a specified time

Phrases & Collocations

predates modernity

predates history

predates civilization

predates technology

predates records

predates writing

predates agriculture

predates art

predates science

predates society

Example Sentences

the ancient civilization predates our current understanding of history.

this manuscript predates the invention of the printing press.

the fossil evidence shows that this species predates the dinosaurs.

the tradition of storytelling predates written language.

her research indicates that this technique predates modern methods.

the archaeological site predates the arrival of europeans.

his theories predates many contemporary scientific ideas.

this building predates the establishment of the city.

the custom of exchanging gifts predates the holiday itself.

the legend predates the written accounts of the event.

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