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primal
01
associated with the earliest stages of evolutionary development, often describing ancient or primeval times
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The cave paintings provide insight into the primal lives of early humans.
02
(of feelings or behaviors) deep, instinctive, and rooted in the earliest emotional experiences and subconscious mind
Examples
The primal fear of the dark is a common human experience.
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primality
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