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primordial

[prʌɪˈmɔːdiəl]

primordial Definition

  • 1existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval.
  • 2basic and fundamental; forming an original basis.

Using primordial: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "primordial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The primordial oceans were teeming with life.

  • Example

    The primordial soup theory suggests that life on Earth began in a warm, nutrient-rich environment.

  • Example

    The primordial forest was home to many species of plants and animals.

primordial Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for primordial

Phrases with primordial

  • a hypothetical broth of organic molecules that existed on Earth before the emergence of life

    Example

    The primordial soup is believed to have been the birthplace of life on Earth.

  • the earliest cells that are capable of developing into gametes (sperm and eggs)

    Example

    Primordial germ cells migrate to the gonads during embryonic development.

  • an immature ovarian follicle that contains a primary oocyte

    Example

    Primordial follicles are the most basic units of female reproductive biology.

Origins of primordial

from Latin 'primordialis', meaning 'first of all'

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Summary: primordial in Brief

The term 'primordial' [prʌɪˈmɔːdiəl] refers to something that existed at or from the beginning of time, or something that is basic and fundamental. Examples include the primordial oceans and forests, and the primordial soup theory of the origin of life. It is often used in scientific contexts, such as primordial germ cells and primordial follicles.