primordial

Phonetic Respelling: [ prahy-mawr-dee-uhl ]

Definition:

adj. fundamental or original; being earliest; existing from the beginning

Sentence:

Human beings have a primordial instinct for survival.

More example sentences:

Human beings have a primordial instinct for survival.

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''The fingers suddenly began to move, the palm to lift, until it was standing upright like some strange primordial creature.'' What does 'primordial' mean?

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Synonyms:

basic; early; elemental; first; fundamental

Antonyms:

last; latest