Primal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state; "aboriginal forests"; "primal eras before the appearance of life on earth"; "the forest primeval"; "primordial matter"; "primordial forms of life".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The primal forests that once covered the earth are now largely gone due to deforestation.
- The artist's use of earthy tones and violent brushstrokes evoked a primal energy that captivated the viewer.
- According to scientific theory, the first life forms emerged in the primal oceans more than 3.5 billion years ago.
- The primal fear of the unknown drove many people to seek shelter and safety in times of crisis.
- The ancient myths and legends of the tribe were rooted in a primal understanding of the interconnectedness of all living things.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was fundamental to the argument"; "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure".
Classification
All adjective clusters.