Primordial

Pronunciation: /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

Definitions of primordial

adjective existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval

Example Sentences

A1 The primordial soup was the origin of life on Earth.

A2 The cave paintings provide a glimpse into primordial human art.

B1 The primordial forest is home to many unique species of plants and animals.

B2 The scientist studied the primordial elements of the universe to understand its origins.

C1 The philosopher delved into the primordial questions of existence and consciousness.

C2 The artist's work was inspired by the primordial forces of nature and creation.

Examples of primordial in a Sentence

formal The primordial soup theory suggests that life on Earth originated from a mixture of organic compounds.

informal I love exploring caves and seeing the primordial rock formations.

slang That old car is so primordial, it barely runs anymore.

figurative The primordial instincts of survival kick in when faced with a dangerous situation.

Grammatical Forms of primordial

• past tense: primordialed
• plural: primordials
• comparative: more primordial
• superlative: most primordial
• present tense: is primordial
• future tense: will be primordial
• perfect tense: has been primordial
• continuous tense: is being primordial
• singular: primordial
• positive degree: primordial
• infinitive: to be primordial
• gerund: being primordial
• participle: primordial

Origin and Evolution of primordial

First Known Use: 1651 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'primordial' originates from the Latin word 'primordialis', which is derived from 'primordium' meaning 'beginning'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to describe something existing from the beginning of time or the earliest stages of development. Over time, the word has come to also signify something fundamental, essential, or original.