primeval – relating to the earliest ages in world or human history

(Pronounced prime-ee-vuhl)

To remember the definition of the word primeval, use the following mnemonic:

We weren't exactly in our prime in the past; in fact we were pretty evil (primeval). Just take a look at this early age in world human history.

Examples of primeval in a sentence

They found relics from a primeval settlement. 

The landslide unearthed primeval fossils.

The museum has opened a new exhibit on primeval history.