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

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.