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primitive approach

[PRIM-uh-tiv uh-PROHCH]
nounpl: primitive approaches
abordagem primitiva
1. A basic, simple, or unsophisticated method of dealing with or solving a problem
The company's primitive approach to customer service relied on phone calls instead of digital platforms.
A abordagem primitiva da empresa ao atendimento ao cliente dependia de ligações telefônicas em vez de plataformas digitais.
2. An early or undeveloped technique or strategy that lacks modern refinement
Using stone tools was a primitive approach to hunting compared to modern methods.
Usar ferramentas de pedra era uma abordagem primitiva para caçar em comparação com métodos modernos.
NYC Slang
old-school method; the hard way
Synonyms
basic approachelementary methodrudimentary techniquesimple strategyunsophisticated approach
Antonyms
sophisticated approachadvanced methodmodern techniquerefined strategyinnovative approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem primitiva
standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
abordagem primitiva; método rudimentar
commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
abordagem primitiva
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
reinvent the wheel
stone age tactics
from scratch
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