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primordially

|pri-mor-di-al-ly|

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/praɪˈmɔːr.di.ə.li/

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/praɪˈmɔː.di.ə.li/

(primordial)

origin

Base FormAdverb
primordialprimordially
Etymology
Etymology Information

'primordially' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'primordialis,' where 'primus' meant 'first' and 'ordiri' meant 'to begin.'

Historical Evolution

'primordialis' transformed into the French word 'primordial,' and eventually became the modern English word 'primordial' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'relating to the beginning,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a way that relates to the very beginning or origin of something.

The universe was primordially a hot, dense state.

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Last updated: 2025/04/06 22:22