Primeval: meaning, definitions and examples

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primeval

 

[ praษชหˆmiหvษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ancient times

Primeval refers to something that is ancient or primordial, often relating to the earliest periods of the Earth's history or the conditions of the world before human civilization. It conveys a sense of authenticity and rawness that is often associated with the natural world, untouched by modern development.

Synonyms

ancient, prehistoric, primal, primitive

Examples of usage

  • The primeval forests are home to unique species.
  • Her fascination with primeval history led her to study archeology.
  • The artist's work reflects primeval themes of nature and survival.

Translations

Translations of the word "primeval" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น primevo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคšเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช urzeitlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ purba

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะฒั–ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierwotny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽŸๅง‹ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท primitif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ primitivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilkel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›์‹œ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prvotnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prvotnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽŸๅง‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ primitiven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปา“ะฐัˆา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ primitivo

Etymology

The word 'primeval' derives from the Latin 'primaevus', where 'prฤซmus' means 'first' and 'aevum' means 'age' or 'era'. It was first used in English in the late 19th century to describe the very beginning or the ancient period of time, particularly in relation to Earthโ€™s geological history. This term has been used in literature and science to convey the idea of something that has existed since the origin of time itself, often associated with the deep and timeless aspects of nature. Its usage often evokes a feeling of mystery and the power of nature in its most raw and unspoiled form, reflecting human curiosity about the planet's distant past.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,818, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.