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View usage for: (praɪmiːvəl) regional note: in BRIT, also use primaeval1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]You use primeval to describe things that belong to a very early period in the history of the world. [formal] ...the dense primeval forests that once covered inland Brittany. ...a vast expanse of primeval swamp. Synonyms: earliest, old, original, ancient More Synonyms of primeval 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]You use primeval to describe feelings and emotions that are basic and not the result of thought. ...a primeval urge to hit out at that which causes him pain. More Synonyms of primeval primeval in British English or primaeval (praɪˈmiːvəl) adjectiveof or belonging to the first age or ages, esp of the world Derived forms primevally (priˈmevally) or primaevally (priˈmaevally) adverb Word origin C17: from Latin prīmaevus youthful, from prīmus first + aevum age primeval in American English (praɪˈmivəl) adjective of the earliest times or ages; primal; primordial primeval forests Word origin < L primaevus (< primus, first: see prime + aevum, an age) + -al Examples of 'primeval' in a sentenceprimeval Definition of the earliest age of the world a vast expanse of primeval swamp a primeval urge Synonyms primal primitive inherited primordial hard-wired Additional synonymsDefinition dating from very long ago They believed ancient Greece and Rome were vital sources of learning. Synonyms classical, old, former, past, early, bygone, primordial, primeval, olden Definition of or forming a base or basis Access to justice is a basic right. Synonyms fundamental, main, key, essential, primary, vital, principal, constitutional, cardinal, inherent, elementary, indispensable, innate, intrinsic, elemental, immanentDefinition (of an abnormal condition) existing at birth but not inherited She has a congenital disease. Synonyms inborn, innate, inherent, hereditary, natural, constitutional, inherited, inbred, hard-wired - primate
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Additional synonymsDefinition near the beginning of the development or history of something early man's cultural development Synonyms primitive, first, earliest, young, original, undeveloped, primordial, primevalDefinition earliest in time or order Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon.the first few flakes of snow Synonyms earliest, initial, opening, introductory, original, maiden, primitive, primordial, primeval, pristineDefinition passed on genetically from one generation to another In men, hair loss is hereditary. Synonyms genetic, inborn, inbred, transmissible, inheritable Definition existing from birth It is clear that the ability to smile is inborn. Synonyms natural, inherited, inherent, hereditary, instinctive, innate, intuitive, ingrained, congenital, inbred, native, immanent, in your blood, hard-wired, connate Definition inborn or ingrained behaviour patterns that are inbred Synonyms innate, natural, constitutional, native, ingrained, inherent, deep-seated, immanent, hard-wired Definition existing as an inseparable part the dangers inherent in an outbreak of war Synonyms intrinsic, natural, basic, central, essential, native, fundamental, underlying, hereditary, instinctive, innate, ingrained, elemental, congenital, inborn, inbred, inbuilt, immanent, hard-wired, connate, inherited, in your blood Definition existing from birth, rather than acquired As a race, they have an innate sense of fairness. Synonyms inborn, natural, inherent, essential, native, constitutional, inherited, indigenous, instinctive, intuitive, intrinsic, ingrained, congenital, inbred, immanent, in your blood, hard-wired, connate Definition done or happening without any logical thought It's an instinctive reaction. If a child falls you pick it up. Synonyms natural, inborn, automatic, unconscious, mechanical, native, inherent, spontaneous, reflex, innate, intuitive, subconscious, involuntary, visceral, unthinking, instinctual, unlearned, hard-wired, unpremeditated, intuitional Definition not acquired He has a natural flair for business. Synonyms innate, native, characteristic, indigenous, inherent, natal, instinctive, intuitive, congenital, inborn, immanent, in your blood, hard-wired, essentialHow did people manage in the old days before electricity? Synonyms early, ancient, original, remote, of old, antique, aboriginal, primitive, archaic, gone by, bygone, undeveloped, primordial, primeval, immemorial, of yore, olden (archaic), pristineAdditional synonymsDefinition first or earliest The Dayaks were the original inhabitants of Borneo. Synonyms first, earliest, early, initial, aboriginal, primitive, pristine, primordial, primeval, autochthonous Definition of man's development before the appearance of the written word prehistoric cave painting Synonyms earliest, early, primitive, primordial, primevalDefinition of or belonging to the beginning primitive birds from the dinosaur era Synonyms early, first, earliest, original, primary, elementary, pristine, primordial, primevalDefinition existing at or from the beginning Twenty million years ago this was dense primordial forest. Synonyms primeval, primitive, first, earliest, pristine, primal, prehistoricDefinition of or involving the original, unchanged, and unspoilt period or state Synonyms original, first, earliest, former, primary, initial, primitive, primal, primordial, primeval |