Primitively: meaning, definitions and examples
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primitively
[ หprษชmษชtษชvli ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น primitivamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฅเคฎเคฟเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช primitiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara primitif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะผััะธะฒะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ prymitywnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅง็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท primitivement
๐ช๐ธ primitivamente
๐น๐ท ilkel bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฏุงุฆููุง
๐จ๐ฟ primitivnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ primitรญvne
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅงๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ primitivno
๐ฎ๐ธ frumger
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปาะฐัาัะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแขแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ primitiv ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ primitivamente
Word origin
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.
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