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Paleolithic

Paˊle-o-lith′ic

(pāˊlē̍-ō̍-lĭth′ĭk)
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Adj.
(Geol.)
Of or pertaining to an era marked by early stone implements. The Paleolithic era (as proposed by Lubbock) includes the earlier half of the “Stone Age;” the remains belonging to it are for the most part of extinct animals, with relics of human beings.

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Paleolithic

Paleolithic

See also: paleolithic

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Noun

Paleolithic (uncountable)

  1. A period that lasted from two and a half million years ago to 10,000 BC; the Old Stone Age.

Synonyms

  • Old Stone Age

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Adjective

Paleolithic (not comparable)

  1. Of or referring to the Old Stone Age (the Paleolithic period or Paleolithic age).

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paleolithic

paleolithic

See also: Paleolithic

English

Adjective

paleolithic

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Paleolithic Often used more generally to suggest that something is extremely outdated.
    These laws are absolutely paleolithic.