primeval
|pri-me-val|
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/praɪˈmiːvəl/
ancient beginnings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'primeval' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'primaevus,' where 'primus' meant 'first' and 'aevum' meant 'age.'
Historical Evolution
'primaevus' transformed into the French word 'primeval,' and eventually became the modern English word 'primeval' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of the first age,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling the earliest ages.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
of or resembling the earliest ages in the history of the world.
The forest was dense and primeval, untouched by human hands.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42