adj
primordial
preye-MAW-dee-uhl
Primordial (adj) means existing from the very beginning; original and fundamental. Example: “Scientists study the primordial soup thought to have given rise to life on Earth.”
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Existing from the very beginning; original and fundamental.
"Scientists study the primordial soup thought to have given rise to life on Earth."
"There's a primordial quality to the silence of an ancient forest."
How to use primordial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFrom the very first origins of something — the earliest possible starting point.
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primordial soup
primordial state
primordial ooze
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Etymology
From Latin prīmōrdiālis, "of the beginning."
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What does “primordial” mean?
The word “primordial” means existing from the very beginning; original and fundamental. In plain terms, from the very first origins of something — the earliest possible starting point.
How do you pronounce “primordial”?
“Primordial” is pronounced preye-MAW-dee-uhl (/pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “primordial” in a sentence?
Here is “primordial” used in a sentence: “Scientists study the primordial soup thought to have given rise to life on Earth.”
What part of speech is “primordial”?
“Primordial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “primordial” come from?
The word “primordial” comes from Latin. From Latin prīmōrdiālis, "of the beginning.".
