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PRYML/ˈpraɪml/

Primal means relating to an early stage of development, or basic and important: primal custom, a primal claim. Basic (already in the dictionary) is everyday; “always done this way” is not a codebook.

Meaning

Relating to an early stage; basic and important (from basic, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Primal “we have always done it this way” is not a codebook.”
• “Basic is already in this course. Primitive is the close twin. Always is a slogan. A codebook line is methods. Write the rule; then keep the custom if the inspector still allows the sitting.”

Good to know

Original; fundamental. Everyday: basic (already in the dictionary). “Always” ≠ a codebook.

Near in meaning

primitive, fundamental, original

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