GATE2013 CE: GA-3

Question

Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below: Primeval

• A. Modern
• B. Historic
• C. Primitive
• D. Antique

Comments

Very good answer thanks

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Yes.Antique is a synonym.Etymology helps us here.

Antique comes from the latin word "ante" which means "before or preceeding".Both primitive and primeval comes from the latin word "primus" which means "first".

Since we have to choose the best option among (C) and (D), option (C)primitive would be more appropriate.

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Difference among the words used can be found using Latin

Answer 1

"Primeval" comes from the Latin words primus, meaning "first", and aevum, meaning "age." In Latin, those terms were brought together to form "primaevus," a word that means "of or relating to the earliest ages."

Other English words that descend from "primus" include "prime" and "primary," "primordial" (a synonym of "primeval"), and "primitive." "Primus" also gave rise to some terms for folks who are number one in charge, including "prince" and "principal"

Antique comes from the Latin word "ante" which means "before or preceding".

So, best option: C Primitive.

Comments

@akash.dinkar12

1. Historic
2. Primitive
3. Antique

These these three has similar meaning. right?

Then why u havenot choosen historic or antique?

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Now have to learn latin😅

Answer 2

Ans C. Primitive, it is synonym for Primeval