
Primeval
Historical Connection
Used to describe things from a time before recorded history, often prehistoric.

The archaeologist was fascinated by the primeval tools found in the cave.
Not Modern
Indicates something ancient, emphasizing a lack of contemporary or modern characteristics.

People once believed that dragons roamed the primeval landscapes.
Natural World
Often used when talking about nature, to suggest a wild, untouched state.

The primeval forest was dense and unexplored, teeming with undiscovered species.
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AncientAntediluvianArchaicOriginalPrehistoricPrimePrimitivePrimordial
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