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primitive
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primitif
characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution
02
primitif
related or belonging to a society or way of life without modern industry, etc.
05
primitif, élémentaire
(of behavior or feelings) instinctual, originating from unconscious needs or desires
Primitive
01
primitive, radical
a base word or root from which other words are historically derived or formed
02
primitive, fonction primitive
an algebraic or geometric expression or curve from which a related expression, like a polar or reciprocal, is derived
03
primitif, homme primitif
a person who belongs to an early or undeveloped society
Old use
04
primitif, artiste primitif
an artist who creates artwork that is simple and unrefined, often resembling the style of a child's drawings
4.1
primitive, art primitif
a work of art that displays a simple, unrefined style, with basic forms and minimal detail
05
primitif, artiste primitif
an artist from the period before the Renaissance, characterized by a simpler, more symbolic style
5.1
primitive, œuvre primitive
an example of artwork from the period before the Renaissance, often characterized by its symbolic, flat style and lack of perspective
primitive
adj
prime
n
primitively
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primitively
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primitiveness
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primitiveness
n
Exemple
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.