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Meaning of prima materia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The primitive formless base of all matter, which is the starting material required for the magnum opus and the creation of the philosopher's stone.

uncountable

Examples

“The alchemist's initial encounter with the prima materia is characterized by feelings of frustration, bewilderment, disassociation and disintegration.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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