Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
primatal
adjective
/ˈpraɪməˌtæl/
Definition
Related to primitive or early forms of life, often pertaining to ancestral characteristics.
Examples
- The primatal instincts of the animal were evident in its behavior.
- Researchers study primatal characteristics to understand the evolution of species.
- His approach to solving the problem was primatal, relying on basic, instinctive methods.
Meaning
Primatal refers to features or traits that are considered foundational or originating in the earliest stages of evolution or development.
Synonyms
- Primitive
- Original
- Fundamental
- Elementary
