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- US Pronunciation
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- [prahy-mawr-dee-uh m]
- /praɪˈmɔr di əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prahy-mawr-dee-uh m]
- /praɪˈmɔr di əm/
Definitions of primordium word
- noun plural primordium the first recognizable, histologically differentiated stage in the development of an organ. 1
- noun primordium an organ or part in the earliest stage of development 0
- noun primordium the first recognizable aggregation of cells that will form a distinct organ or part of the embryo 0
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Origin of primordium
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < Latin prīmōrdium, in plural: beginnings, elementary stage, equivalent to prīm(us) first (see prime) + ōrd(īrī) to begin + -ium -ium; cf. exordium
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Parts of speech for Primordium
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
primordium popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
primordium usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for primordium
noun primordium
- outset — the beginning or start: I wanted to explain the situation at the outset.
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