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primitive
adjectivegeneral usecommon/pɾi.miˈti.vu/pri·mi·ti·vo
Definitions
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Relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something.
Usage examples
“Primitive humans used stone tools for hunting.”
“The museum has a collection of primitive art from various cultures.”
Common combinations
primitive societyprimitive artprimitive technology
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Very basic or unsophisticated in terms of comfort, convenience, or efficiency.
Usage examples
“They lived in a primitive hut with no running water.”
“The device was a primitive version of today's smartphones.”
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Common combinations
primitive conditionsprimitive methods