Primitive

/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ noun adjective

An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.

Definition

  1. (noun) An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.
  2. (noun) A member of a primitive society.
  3. (noun) A simple-minded person.
  4. (noun) A data type that is built into the programming language, as opposed to more complex structures.
  5. (noun) Any of the simplest elements (instructions, statements, etc.) available in a programming language.
  6. (noun) A basic geometric shape from which more complex shapes can be constructed.
  7. (noun) A function whose derivative is a given function; an antiderivative.
  8. (adjective) Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first. “primitive innocence;   the primitive church”
  9. (adjective) Of or pertaining to or harking back to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity. “a primitive style of dress”
  10. (adjective) Crude, obsolete. “primitive ideas”
  11. (adjective) (grammar) Original; primary; radical; not derived. “a primitive verb”
  12. (adjective) Occurring in or characteristic of an early stage of development or evolution.

Word stats

  • Primitive contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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What does Primitive mean?

An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.

How many letters are in Primitive?

Primitive has 9 letters.

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