primitive

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the early stages of development; basic or fundamental.

• adjective

  Belonging to the first or earliest period; primitive people or culture.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

derivative , derived

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Synonyms

radical , backwards , imprimitive , proto- , radical

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with primitive
primitively , complimentarily , admirably , hospitably

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Variants

List of all variants of primitive that leads to same result
primitive , primitively , primitiveness , primitivenesses , primitivities , primitivity , primitives , primitive streak , primitive streaks

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Forms

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primitive's, primitive's plural: primitives, primitive's comparative: more primitive

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Etymology

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From Old French primitif, from Latin primitivus, from primus 'first'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'primitive' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In mathematics, a primitive root of a number is a number that generates all other numbers in the same group when raised to certain powers.

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Related Concepts

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1. ancient: Refers to a period or culture that is very old, often with a focus on history and tradition.

2. folk art: Art produced by ordinary people, often reflecting the traditions and culture of a community.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'primitive' has been used to describe early civilizations and their art, often with a sense of admiration for their simplicity and connection to nature.

How to Memorize "primitive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a simple, early stage of development. Visualize a group of people living in a community, using basic tools and resources to survive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'primitive' with the idea of simplicity, early stages, and basic development.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'primitive' comes from the Latin word 'primus', meaning 'first'.

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