单词 | primigenial |
释义 | primigenial/ˌprʌɪmɪˈdʒiːnɪəl/adjective 1That is generated or produced first; belonging to the earliest stage of existence; original, primitive, primary. 2 Zoology. Designating or relating to a species or variety regarded as an evolutionary ancestor of a related modern form. OriginEarly 17th century; earliest use found in William Fulbecke (1560–?1603), lawyer and historian. From classical Latin prīmigenius first-born, original, primitive + -al. |
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