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primeval

/ˈpɹaɪˌmi.vəl/

Meanings
adjective
Belonging to the first ages

Examples :

"The scientist studied the primeval rock formations, hoping to learn more about the Earth's earliest history. "
age history past

Related Words

Illustration formations

formations noun

/fɔːrˈmeɪʃənz/ /fɔːrˈmeɪʃnz/

Something possessing structure or form.

"The marching band practiced their formations on the football field. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration provided

provided verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration learning

learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration original

original noun

/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived

"This manuscript is the original."

Illustration earliest

earliest adjective

/ˈɜː.li.ɪst/ /ˈɝ.li.ɪst/

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

"at eleven, we went for an early lunch;  she began reading at an early age;  his mother suffered an early death"

Illustration surrounding

surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

Illustration primitive

primitive noun

/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/

An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.

""Home" is a primitive word for the place where we live. "

Illustration belonging

belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

To have its proper place.

"Where does this document belong?"