primordium

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin prīmōrdium.

Synonyms

anlage

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