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primitive

[/ˈprɪmɪtɪv/]
adjective, nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun)pl: N/A (adjective); primitives (noun)
primitivo
1. Of or relating to an early or ancient stage of development; not yet evolved or developed
Primitive tools were used by early humans.
Ferramentas primitivas eram usadas pelos primeiros humanos.
2. Lacking the usual or expected modern conveniences or sophistication
The camping site had primitive facilities.
O acampamento tinha instalações primitivas.
3. A person or thing from an early stage of development
The painting was done by a primitive artist.
O quadro foi feito por um artista primitivo.
4. Basic, fundamental, or elementary
Primitive instincts drove the animal.
Instintos primitivos motivaram o animal.
Synonyms
rudimentarybasicelementaryarchaicancientprimal
Antonyms
modernsophisticatedadvanceddevelopedcontemporary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
primitivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
primitivo
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
primitivo
Standard usage
Portugal
primitivo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

primitive art
primitive culture
primitive conditions
return to primitive ways
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