The meaning of Primordial

adjective

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.

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The ancient civilizations of the mediterranean

noun

An old man.

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A solitary ancient in a tweed jacket

noun

A standard, flag, or ensign.

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The ancient was a banner bearing an heraldic device, the token of ancient or noble descent, borne b…

adjective

Of or belonging to the time before the biblical flood.

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Gigantic bones of antediluvian animals

noun

A collectable object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality.

Usage examples:

Pauline loves collecting antiques

adjective

Having a high value because of age and quality.

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An antique clock

verb

Make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means.

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Sanding will change the lustre of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued

adjective

Designating a theory or belief that a particular people, race, etc., are indigenous to a certain place.

adjective

Indigenous; = "autochthonous".

adjective

(of an inhabitant of a place) indigenous rather than descended from migrants or colonists.

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However, on his creative path around the north of the island he discovered several autochthonous be…

adjective

Happening or done before the usual or expected time.

Usage examples:

We ate an early lunch

adverb

Before the usual or expected time.

Usage examples:

I was planning to finish work early today

noun

Potatoes which are ready to be harvested before the main crop.

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The versatile early potato solanum tuberosum has many varieties, which have their own distinct seas…

Preceding all others in time or space or degree

ordinal number

Coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st.

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His first wife

ordinal number

Foremost in position, rank, or importance.

Usage examples:

The doctor's first duty is to respect this right

adjective

Relating to or denoting the period before written records.

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Prehistoric man

adjective

Happening in the period of human history before there were written records

Usage examples:

Painting originated in prehistoric times with murals drawn on cave walls.

adjective

Relating to an early stage in evolutionary development; primeval.

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Primal hunting societies

adjective

Characteristic of the earliest time in the existence of a person or thing; basic

Usage examples:

The appeal of music is primal.

adjective

Of the earliest time in history.

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Mile after mile of primeval forest

adjective

Existing at or from a very early time; ancient

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Primeval forests

adjective

That is generated or produced first; belonging to the earliest stage of existence; original, primitive, primary.

adjective

Designating or relating to a species or variety regarded as an evolutionary ancestor of a related modern form.

adjective

Relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something.

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Primitive mammals

noun

A person belonging to a preliterate, non-industrial society.

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Reports of travellers and missionaries described contemporary primitives