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Primeval vs Primal - What's the difference?

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Primal is a synonym of primeval.



As adjectives the difference between primeval and primal

is that primeval is belonging to the first ages while primal is being the first in time, or history.

primeval

English

Alternative forms

* primaeval *

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Belonging to the first ages.
  • Primary; original.
  • Primitive.

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    primal

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Being the first in time, or history.
    • primal man
  • Being of greatest importance; primary.
  • (meat trade) Being one of the pieces of meat initially separated from the carcass during butchering, prior to division into smaller cuts.

    • Synonyms

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

    Derived terms

    * primal therapist * primal therapy * primality * primally