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单词 primal
释义

primal

adjective

pri·​mal ˈprī-məl How to pronounce primal (audio)
1
: original, primitive
village life continued in its primal innocence Van Wyck Brooks
2
: first in importance : primary

Synonyms

  • arch
  • big
  • capital
  • cardinal
  • central
  • chief
  • dominant
  • first
  • foremost
  • grand
  • great
  • greatest
  • highest
  • key
  • leading
  • main
  • master
  • number one
  • No. 1
  • numero uno
  • overbearing
  • overmastering
  • overriding
  • paramount
  • predominant
  • preeminent
  • premier
  • primary
  • principal
  • prior
  • sovereign
  • sovran
  • supreme
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Example Sentences

the primal theme of the essay is toleration of religious diversity there was a period of primal idealism after the founding of the republic and before the rise of partisan politics
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Word History

Etymology

probably from prime entry 2 + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

primal

adjective

1
as in main
coming before all others in importance the primal theme of the essay is toleration of religious diversity

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • main
  • primary
  • greatest
  • predominant
  • dominant
  • highest
  • foremost
  • supreme
  • big
  • first
  • central
  • key
  • principal
  • overriding
  • chief
  • leading
  • cardinal
  • great
  • overmastering
  • capital
  • master
  • paramount
  • prior
  • sovereign
  • overbearing
  • preeminent
  • premier
  • grand
  • arch
  • major
  • number one
  • important
  • sovran
  • signal
  • top
  • outstanding
  • eminent
  • superior
  • numero uno
  • noble
  • stellar
  • distinguished
  • momentous
  • mighty
  • influential
  • illustrious
  • notable
  • noteworthy
  • No. 1
  • matchless
  • incomparable
  • unparalleled
  • senior
  • high-level
  • star
  • prestigious
  • significant
  • famous
  • unequalled
  • unsurpassed
  • unequaled
  • famed
  • celebrated
  • renowned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • least
  • last
  • trivial
  • secondary
  • minor
  • unimportant
  • insignificant
  • slight
  • negligible
  • subordinate
  • inferior
  • inconsequential
  • trifling
  • collateral
  • inconsiderable
  • subsidiary
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2
as in ancient
relating to or occurring near the beginning of a process, series, or time period there was a period of primal idealism after the founding of the republic and before the rise of partisan politics

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • ancient
  • primitive
  • primeval
  • primordial
  • prehistoric
  • early
  • prehistorical
  • infant
  • embryonic
  • old
  • antediluvian
  • germinal
  • hoary
  • budding
  • antiquated
  • age-old
  • antique
  • outmoded
  • obsolete
  • aged
  • passé
  • dateless
  • out-of-date

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • higher
  • complex
  • late
  • high
  • evolved
  • advanced
  • developed
  • full-blown
  • full-fledged
  • full-scale
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