primordial

Definitions

1. A first principle or element.
2. A primordial condition or state.

Equivalents

Examples

“With a horrified shriek she tore herself from Tarzan’s arms, and the ape-man turned just in time to ward with his arm a terrific blow⟳ that De Coude had aimed at his head. Once, twice, three times the heavy stick⟳ fell with lightning rapidity, and each blow⟳ aided in the transition of the ape-man back to the primordial.”

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