primal

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Medieval Latin primalis, from primus, first.

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪməl

[edit] Adjective

primal (not comparable)

1. Being the first in time, or history.

   primal man

2. Being of greatest importance; primary.

[edit] Synonyms

• (first in time or history): aboriginal, primaeval/primeval, primordial
• (being of greatest importance): primary

[edit] Translations

[edit] Derived terms

• primality
• primal therapist
• primal therapy