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primitively

 

[ หˆprษชmษชtษชvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

basic level

Primitively refers to a manner or state that is basic or undeveloped, serving as the earliest form of something. It can describe actions, behaviors, or ideas that are characteristic of early human society or a simple way of living. This term is often used in discussions about evolution, anthropology, or in artistic contexts where simplicity or rawness is highlighted.

Synonyms

crude, rudimentarily, simply

Examples of usage

  • Humans lived primitively in the early days of civilization.
  • The artist represented the scene primitively, emphasizing raw emotions.
  • Primitively constructed shelters often lacked modern conveniences.

Translations

Translations of the word "primitively" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น primitivamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฅเคฎเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช primitiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara primitif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะผั–ั‚ะธะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prymitywnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽŸๅง‹็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท primitivement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ primitivamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilkel bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›์‹œ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏุงุฆูŠู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ primitivnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ primitรญvne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽŸๅง‹ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ primitivno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frumger

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปา“ะฐัˆา›ั‹ะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ primitiv ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ primitivamente

Etymology

The word 'primitively' derives from the root 'primitive', coming from the Latin word 'primitivus', meaning 'original, first, or primary'. This Latin term is a combination of 'primus', which translates to 'first', and the suffix '-ivus', indicating a characteristic or tendency. The term began to be used in English around the late 14th century to describe things that were in their most basic or undeveloped form. Over time, 'primitively' evolved as an adverb form, allowing it to modify actions and concepts while retaining its connection to early or basic states. The understanding of 'primitive' has also been influenced by cultural and social theories, especially during the 19th and 20th centuries, where it often intersected with discussions on civilization and development, leading to more nuanced interpretations of what it means to act or exist in a 'primitive' manner.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,606 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.