Primeval: meaning, definitions and examples
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primeval
[ praษชหmiหvษl ]
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:
๐ต๐น primevo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช urzeitlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ purba
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะฒััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pierwotny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅงใฎ
๐ซ๐ท primitif
๐ช๐ธ primitivo
๐น๐ท ilkel
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฏุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ prvotnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ prvotnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅง็
๐ธ๐ฎ primitiven
๐ฎ๐ธ forn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปาะฐัาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ilk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 Earthโs 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.