primitive
adjective/pɾi.miˈti.vu/medium
pri·mi·ti·vo
Definitions
1Relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something.
Primitive humans used stone tools for hunting.
The museum has a collection of primitive art from various cultures.
Common collocations
primitive societyprimitive artprimitive technology
2Very basic or unsophisticated in terms of comfort, convenience, or efficiency.
They lived in a primitive hut with no running water.
The device was a primitive version of today's smartphones.
Common collocations
primitive conditionsprimitive methods
Etymology
Do latim 'primitivus', de 'primus' (primeiro).