primitive (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/
Definition
Belonging to or existing in a very early, basic, or early stage of development; relating to the earliest stages of human history.
Examples
The museum displayed tools from a primitive culture.
Early humans developed primitive shelters from natural materials.
This technology is considered primitive compared to today's standards.
How to Use primitive
- primitive about (prepositional phrase)
- Having or showing simple or basic qualities in relation to something. — "His understanding of physics was primitive compared to his colleagues."
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