HyperDic: primeval

English > 1 sense of the word primeval:
ADJECTIVEallprimeval, aboriginal, primal, primaeval, primordialhaving existed from the beginning
primeval > pronunciation
Soundspraymiy'vahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > primeval: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningHaving existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage / stage / stage or state.
Example "the forest primeval"
Synonymsaboriginal, primal, primaeval, primordial
BroaderearlyAt or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
Spanishoriginario, primitivo, primordial
Catalanoriginari, primitiu

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