primordial — Existing from the earliest time; original and fundamental in nature.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Existing from the earliest time; original and fundamental in nature.
Pronunciation (IPA): /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/
Example Sentences
- My primordial instinct tells me not to trust anyone who puts pineapple on pizza.
- The primordial oceans contained the building blocks of life.
- She felt a primordial connection to the ancient forest.
primordial
ADJECTIVE[/praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/]
Existing from the earliest time; original and fundamental in nature.
Existing from the earliest time; original and fundamental in nature.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin primordialis, meaning 'first of all' or 'original.' The word literally referred to the very beginning or first order of things.
Breakdown
prim- (first) + ord- (order/beginning) + -ial (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My primordial instinct tells me not to trust anyone who puts pineapple on pizza.”
“The primordial oceans contained the building blocks of life.”
“She felt a primordial connection to the ancient forest.”
“Monday morning meetings trigger my primordial fight-or-flight response.”
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