Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

primordial

adjective
/praɪˈmɔːr.di.əl/
Definition
existing from the beginning of time; primeval.
Examples
  • The primordial soup is a term used to describe the mixture of organic compounds from which life originated on Earth.
  • Many myths address the primordial forces that shaped the universe.
  • Her primordial instincts kicked in when she saw the danger approaching.
Meaning
related to the earliest stages of evolution or development.
Synonyms
  • primitive
  • ancient
  • original
  • fundamental
  • elemental