primordial
Translation
primordial
Examples
Life began in the primordial soup of the oceans.
Life began in the primordial soup of the oceans.
He felt a primordial fear of the dark.
He felt a primordial fear of the dark.
Grammar Patterns
primordial + ((noun)) primordial sth. He felt a primordial fear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ancient, primeval, original, basic; Antonyms: modern, advanced, developed
Etymology
From Latin 'primordialis' meaning 'original'. 'primus' (first) + 'ordiri' (to begin).
Memory Tips
Think of 'prime order' - the very first order of things in the universe.