noun a very simple or unsophisticated person or thing
adjective relating to an early stage in the development of something
Relating to basic or fundamental concepts, often used in the context of primitive roots or primitive elements
Referring to societies or cultures that are considered simple, traditional, or existing in a very early stage of development
Referring to basic data types or operations that are fundamental building blocks in programming languages
Describing traits or characteristics that are considered ancestral or original in an evolutionary context
Describing artifacts, tools, or structures that are from an early stage of human history
In literature, the term 'primitive' may refer to early or ancient forms of writing or storytelling techniques.
In psychology, 'primitive' can be used to describe basic or instinctual behaviors and thought processes.
Anthropologists may use 'primitive' to refer to early human societies or cultures that lack complex technology or social structures.
Historians may use 'primitive' to describe early stages of human development or societal organization.
Archaeologists may use 'primitive' to refer to artifacts or tools from ancient civilizations.