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Meaning
Noun
●
In Linguistics:
An
original
or
primary
word
; a
word
not
derived
from another,
as opposed to
derivative.
●
A
member
of a
primitive
society.
●
A
simple-minded
person.
●
In Computing & Programming:
A
data
type that is
built
into the
programming language
,
as opposed to
more
complex
structures.
●
In Computing & Programming:
Any of the
simplest
elements
(instructions,
statements
, etc.) available in a
programming
language.
●
A
basic
geometric
shape
from which more
complex
shapes
can be constructed.
●
In Functions & Mathematics:
A
function
whose
derivative
is a given
function
; an antiderivative.
Adj
●
Of or
pertaining
to the
beginning
or
origin
, or to early
times
;
origin
al;
primordial
;
primeval
; first.
●
Of or
pertaining
to or
harking back
to a
former
time;
old-fashioned
;
characterized
by simplicity.
Relating to an
art
style
characterized
by
asymmetrical
shapes
and
faded
colors.
●
Crude, obsolete.
●
In Grammar:
Original;
primary
;
radical
; not derived.
●
In Biology:
Occurring in or
characteristic
of an early
stage
of development or evolution.
●
In Mathematics:
Not
derived
from another of the same type
●
In Linguistics:
most
recent
common ancestor
(often
hypothetical
) of
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
primitive
English
primitif
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
primitivus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Radical
Primative
Backwards
Imprimitive
Proto-
Rudimentary
Primal
Plesiomorphic
Backward
Aboriginal
Primeval
Radix
Crude
Antonyms
Derivative
Derived
Related
Barbaric
Archaic
Simplistic
Prehistoric
Uncivilized
Antiquated
Superficial
Ancient
Basic
Medieval
Advanced
Unsophisticated
Repressive
Peculiar
Simple
Inferior
Rigid
Atavistic
Animalistic
Human
Immature
Bizarre
Fragile
Traditional
Inhuman
Algorithm
Sophisticated
Cryptosystem
Fundamental
Cruel
Savage
Element
Warlike
Civilized
Neolithic
Powerful
Anachronistic
Complex
Superstitious
Common
Attribute
Irrational
Inefficient
Component
Feature
Intelligent
Method
Primordial
Fanciful
Vector
Animistic
Protocol
Code
Clumsy
Stone Age
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Rhymes
Primitive
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