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primitive
01
primitivní, starobylý
characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution
Example
Primitive man relied on basic survival skills, such as hunting and gathering.
Fossils of primitive animals give insight into Earth 's early history.
The cave paintings depict the life of primitive man.
02
primitivní, pohonový
related or belonging to a society or way of life without modern industry, etc.
Example
The primitive community had no access to electricity or running water.
The explorers were fascinated by the primitive customs they encountered on the island.
In primitive societies, people often lived off the land and used simple tools for survival.
Example
The primitive cabin had no electricity or running water.
The primitive healthcare system depended on herbal remedies and spiritual healing.
Their primitive understanding of medicine relied on natural remedies and superstitions.
04
primitivní, naivní
(of an art style) simple and naive, intentionally avoiding refined techniques
Example
The gallery 's collection included primitive paintings that celebrated the beauty of unsophisticated techniques.
The artist adopted a primitive style, using bold colors and basic shapes.
The primitive sculptures had a rough, unrefined quality that conveyed raw energy.
05
primitivní, základní
(of behavior or feelings) instinctual, originating from unconscious needs or desires
Primitive
01
primitiv, kořen
a base word or root from which other words are historically derived or formed
Example
Linguists study primitives to trace the evolution of languages.
Many English words can be traced back to Latin primitives.
02
primitiv, primitivní funkce
an algebraic or geometric expression or curve from which a related expression, like a polar or reciprocal, is derived
Example
The original equation served as the primitive for deriving more complex functions.
He analyzed the properties of the primitive to understand the behavior of its derivatives.
03
primitiv, primitivní člověk
a person who belongs to an early or undeveloped society
Old useExample
The Stone Age primitive used basic weapons made from rocks and bones.
The archaeologists discovered the remains of a Stone Age primitive.
The anthropologist studied the customs and lifestyle of ancient primitives.
04
primitiv, primitivní umělec
an artist who creates artwork that is simple and unrefined, often resembling the style of a child's drawings
4.1
primitiv, primitivní umění
a work of art that displays a simple, unrefined style, with basic forms and minimal detail
05
primitiv, primitivní umělec
an artist from the period before the Renaissance, characterized by a simpler, more symbolic style
5.1
primitiv, primitivní umění
an example of artwork from the period before the Renaissance, often characterized by its symbolic, flat style and lack of perspective
word family
prime
prime
Noun
primitive
Adjective
primitively
Adverb
primitively
Adverb
primitiveness
Noun
primitiveness
Noun
Příklad
Primitive man relied on basic survival skills, such as hunting and gathering.
Fossils of primitive animals give insight into Earth's early history.
The cave paintings depict the life of primitive man.
The island's ecosystem still contains primitive species that have remained unchanged for centuries.
The discovery of primitive plants helped scientists understand ancient ecosystems.
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