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belonging to the beginning of time
- The primordial forests are home to species that have thrived for millions of years.
- The primordial oceans teemed with life forms that predated dinosaurs.
- The primordial instincts of survival are deeply rooted in the human psyche.
- The primordial landscape of the desert evokes a sense of timeless beauty and mystery.
- The primordial soup theory posits that life on Earth originated from simple organic molecules.
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(of a feeling, instinct, or need) very basic, important, and deep, having existed for a long time and is part of human nature
- Hunger is a primordial need that everyone has.
- The urge to protect family is a primordial feeling.
- The desire for love is a primordial part of being human.
- The primordial fear of darkness is something humans have had since ancient times.
- Love for one's children is a primordial feeling, one that is fundamental to human nature.
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(of cells, tissues, or body parts) existing in the very earliest stage of development, before maturing into the final form
- Primordial germ cells are the first cells that eventually develop into eggs or sperm.
- The scientist studied the primordial tissues to understand how organs form.
- During embryonic development, primordial cells differentiate into specialized tissues.
- The primordial heart cells begin to form in the early stages of pregnancy.
- Primordial stem cells have the potential to become various types of cells in the body.