primitive (Meaning)
primitive (n)
a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization
a mathematical expression from which another expression is derived
a word serving as the basis for inflected or derived forms
primitive (s)
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
used of preliterate or tribal or nonindustrial societies
of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style
Synonyms & Antonyms of primitive
primitive Sentence Examples
- The tribe lived in primitive shelters made from branches and leaves.
- Archaeologists uncovered primitive tools used by early humans thousands of years ago.
- Despite its primitive design, the ancient irrigation system was remarkably effective.
- The primitive society had a rudimentary form of government based on tribal leaders.
- The cave paintings offered insight into the primitive artistic skills of our ancestors.
- In primitive cultures, storytelling served as a primary means of passing down knowledge.
- The explorer encountered primitive tribes deep in the jungle who had never seen modern technology.
- Our understanding of medicine was once primitive compared to today's advanced treatments.
- The primitive cooking methods involved roasting meat over an open fire.
- The primitive instincts of survival kicked in as they found themselves stranded in the wilderness.
FAQs About the word primitive
a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization, a mathematical expression from which another expression is derived, a word serving as the basis for infl
savage,barbarian, Neanderthal,heathen,noble savage
complex, advanced, higher, late, complicated, evolved, high, sophisticated, complex, evolved
The tribe lived in primitive shelters made from branches and leaves.
Archaeologists uncovered primitive tools used by early humans thousands of years ago.
Despite its primitive design, the ancient irrigation system was remarkably effective.
The primitive society had a rudimentary form of government based on tribal leaders.
