PRIMEVAL


Meaning of PRIMEVAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ praɪmi:v(ə)l ]

Note: in BRIT, also use 'primaeval'

1.

You use primeval to describe things that belong to a very early period in the history of the world. ( FORMAL )

...the dense primeval forests that once covered inland Brittany.

= primordial

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

You use primeval to describe feelings and emotions that are basic and not the result of thought.

...a primeval urge to hit out at that which causes him pain.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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