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Definition of primeval

primeval

/praɪˈmiːvəl/
(UK: primaeval)
pri · me · val
Adverb:primevally
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1

Relating to or existing in the earliest ages of the world or human history; ancient and untouched by modern civilization.

Example

"The hikers ventured deep into a primeval forest where giant ferns and towering redwoods had grown undisturbed for millennia."

2

Instinctive, raw, and unrefined, as if arising from the earliest stages of human nature.

Example

"Hearing the sudden growl in the darkness triggered a primeval urge to flee."

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• Rhymes for primeval

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prime
primer
primetime
primeval
priming
primitive
primitively

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin primaevus ('in the first period of life, youthful'), formed from primus ('first') and aevum ('age' or 'epoch').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Primeval. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/primeval
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