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primalrelating to an early stage in evolutionary development; original or primitive

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to an early stage in evolutionary development; original or primitive

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpraɪməl/

Korean meaning: 원시적인, 근본적인, 태초의

Korean pronunciation: **프라**이멀

Example Sentences

  • When he saw the spider, his primal fear made him jump on a chair like a cartoon character.
  • The primal beauty of the untouched forest left the visitors speechless.
  • His primal reaction to the alarm clock every morning is to throw it across the room.

primal

ADJECTIVE

//ˈpraɪməl//

relating to an early stage in evolutionary development; original or primitive

primal concept
💡 Concept

a caveman crouches beside flickering flames, holding wooden sticks with wide amazed eyes. He carefully feeds dry leaves into the small fire as sparks dance upward. The discovery of fire transforms the dark forest into a warm glowing sanctuary. Other tribe members gather around the fire with expressions of wonder and relief. The flames push back the threatening darkness of the wilderness around them. humans experiencing their most primal and fundamental breakthrough for survival

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpraɪməl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpraɪməl/

🌳Etymology

Rootprim
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'primus' meaning 'first' or 'earliest'. The word evolved to describe things in their original, most basic state.

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🎵Rhyme

imalminimal
imal
minimal

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When he saw the spider, his primal fear made him jump on a chair like a cartoon character.

The primal beauty of the untouched forest left the visitors speechless.

😄 Fun example

His primal reaction to the alarm clock every morning is to throw it across the room.

The primal elements of water, earth, fire, and air have fascinated philosophers for centuries.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

primitiveoriginalfundamentalbasicelemental

Antonyms

advancedmodernsophisticated

Related

primaryprimeprimordialpristine