primitively

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the earliest known stages of a culture, society, or technology.

  - "The cave paintings are primitively simple yet beautiful."
  - "The early humans lived in primitively harsh conditions."

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Variants

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primitive , primitively , primitiveness , primitivenesses , primitivities , primitivity

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Etymology

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From primitiv(us) - original, first, unchanged, uncultivated, or natural.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'primitivism' was first used in the late 19th century to describe art that sought to return to the primitive and natural sources of art.

2. The concept of primitivism has been influential in various fields, from art and literature to anthropology and sociology.

3. Some primitivist artists sought to capture the essence of the 'noble savage', the idea of the uncivilized person as being closer to nature and more virtuous than civilized people.

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Related Concepts

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1. Primitivism: An artistic movement that sought to return to the primitive and natural sources of art, rejecting the complexity and artifice of modern civilization.

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Culture

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In literature, primitively is often used to describe early civilizations or societies. In art, it can refer to works that depict or evoke a sense of primal or raw emotions.

How to Memorize "primitively"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people living in a forest, using only natural resources to survive. Visualize the simplicity and purity of their way of life.
   - Picture a painting or sculpture that captures the raw, untamed essence of nature.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'primitively' with the idea of simplicity and purity. Think of words like 'natural', 'raw', 'unspoiled', and 'early'.
   - Link the word to images of early civilizations or societies, such as cave paintings or ancient ruins.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a primitive hut, with thatched roof and smoky fire inside. Remember the word 'primitively' by associating it with this image and the feeling of simplicity and raw nature it evokes.

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