PRIMEVAL


Meaning of PRIMEVAL in English

Note: in BRIT, also use 'primaeval'

1.

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

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

= primordial

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

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

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

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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