Primitiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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primitiveness

 

[ prɪˈmɪtɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

characteristic of being primitive

The primitiveness of the tribe was evident in their simple tools, lack of technology, and nomadic lifestyle. It reflected a time long before modern conveniences.

Synonyms

basic, rudimentary, simplicity.

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Word Description / Examples
primitiveness

Use when referring to something that is unsophisticated, undeveloped, or ancient, often in a negative sense.

  • The primitiveness of the tools made the task much harder.
  • The village's primitiveness was evident in its lack of modern amenities.
simplicity

Use when talking about something being clear, straightforward, or easy to understand, often implying elegance in minimalism.

  • The beauty of the solution lies in its simplicity.
  • She prefers the simplicity of a rural lifestyle.
rudimentary

Use when describing something that is in its most basic, initial, or undeveloped form, often implying it is not yet fully formed or advanced.

  • The robot has rudimentary programming, allowing it to perform only basic tasks.
  • His understanding of physics is rudimentary, but he is eager to learn more.
basic

Use when referring to something that is essential, fundamental, or elementary, often implying simplicity but not necessarily lack of quality.

  • Let's go over the basic principles of this concept.
  • Her knowledge of the language is basic, but she can get by in simple conversations.

Examples of usage

  • The primitiveness of the cave paintings indicated the early artistic skills of humans.
  • Despite the primitiveness of the shelter, it provided basic protection from the elements.

Translations

Translations of the word "primitiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 primitividade

🇮🇳 प्राथमिकता

🇩🇪 Primitivität

🇮🇩 kesederhanaan

🇺🇦 примітивність

🇵🇱 prymitywność

🇯🇵 原始性 (genshisei)

🇫🇷 primitivité

🇪🇸 primitividad

🇹🇷 ilkelik

🇰🇷 원시성 (wonsiseong)

🇸🇦 بدائية (bida'iyya)

🇨🇿 primitivnost

🇸🇰 primitívnosť

🇨🇳 原始性 (yuánshǐ xìng)

🇸🇮 primitivnost

🇮🇸 frumstæðni

🇰🇿 қарапайымдылық

🇬🇪 პრიმიტიულობა

🇦🇿 primitivlik

🇲🇽 primitividad

Etymology

The word 'primitiveness' originates from the Latin word 'primitivus', meaning 'first of its kind' or 'earliest of its kind'. It has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe the state of being primitive or simple. The concept of primitiveness has been explored in various fields, including anthropology, art, and sociology, highlighting the early stages of human development and cultural evolution.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,735, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.