Primal
(adjective)
- Being the first or earliest of its kind.
- Being the most basic or fundamental.
- Being the original or earliest form of something.
Origin:
The word primal comes from the latin word primus, meaning "first" and it has been in use since the 17th century.
Examples:
- The primal force of nature.
- The primal urge to survive.
- The primal elements of the universe.
- The primal needs of the human being.
- The primal instincts of animals.