Meaning
Being the first in time or in history.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Probably partly from Medieval Latin prīmālis, from Latin prīmus (“first”) + -ālis, and partly from prime + -al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aboriginalprimaevalprimevalprimordialprimarycardinalcentralfundamentalkeyabecedarian
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: