Primeval

Pronunciation: /praɪˈmiːvəl/

Definitions of primeval

adjective relating to the earliest ages of the world

Example Sentences

A1 The cave paintings are believed to be from primeval times.

A2 Scientists study primeval fossils to learn more about ancient life forms.

B1 The primeval forest has remained untouched for centuries.

B2 Exploring the primeval landscape felt like stepping back in time.

C1 The novel depicted a primeval world where humans coexisted with dinosaurs.

C2 The documentary showcased the beauty of primeval landscapes around the world.

Examples of primeval in a Sentence

formal The researchers discovered primeval artifacts dating back thousands of years.

informal I can't believe how old these primeval ruins are!

slang That movie was set in some primeval times, man.

figurative Her primeval instincts kicked in when she sensed danger.

Grammatical Forms of primeval

• past tense: primevaled
• plural: primevals
• comparative: more primeval
• superlative: most primeval
• present tense: primevals
• future tense: will primeval
• perfect tense: have primevaled
• continuous tense: is primevaling
• singular: primeval
• positive degree: primeval
• infinitive: to primeval
• gerund: primevaling
• participle: primevalled

Origin and Evolution of primeval

First Known Use: 1656 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'primeval' originated from the Latin word 'prīmaevus', which means 'early in the morning' or 'ancient'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'primeval' has come to be used to describe something ancient, primitive, or existing at the earliest stages of time.