primordia

/ˌprɪmɔːrˈdiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

The earliest or most primitive forms of something.

“The primordia of life on Earth are still a mystery to scientists.”

2. noun

The original or earliest state of something.

“The primordia of the universe are still a topic of debate among cosmologists.”

Synonyms

  • primitive
  • proto

Antonyms

  • advanced
  • sophisticated