Pronunciation: /ˈpridˌeɪt/
noun an event or situation that exists or occurs before another
A1 The predate of the event was unknown.
A2 The predate of the ancient ruins is estimated to be over 2000 years old.
B1 The predate of the manuscript is difficult to determine without further research.
B2 Historians have been able to establish the predate of the artifact with carbon dating.
C1 The predate of the fossilized remains has been confirmed through multiple scientific methods.
C2 Archaeologists have successfully determined the predate of the civilization through extensive excavation and analysis.
verb to exist or occur before in time; to precede
A1 Dinosaurs predate humans.
A2 The discovery of ancient fossils predated modern technology.
B1 The invention of the wheel predates written language.
B2 The origins of this tradition predate recorded history.
C1 The architectural style of this building predates the Renaissance period.
C2 The ancient civilization's advanced knowledge predates many modern scientific discoveries.
formal The artifacts found in the cave predate any known civilization in this region.
informal I think my grandma's recipe for apple pie might predate yours.
slang That movie predated all the others in terms of special effects.
figurative His love for classic cars seemed to predate his ability to even drive.
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