primitive

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/

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• Hyphenation: prim‧i‧tive

Adjective

Positive primitive

Comparative more primitive

Superlative most primitive

1. If an object is primitive, it is simple and created without much skill.
   • Synonym: basic
   • Antonyms: advanced and complex

   He enjoyed doing primitive types of art.

Related words

• prime
• primate