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primitively
[/ˈprɪmɪtɪvli/]
adverb
primitivamente
1.
In a manner characteristic of an early stage of development; in a basic or simple way
The tools were primitively designed but effective.
As ferramentas foram primitivamente projetadas, mas eficazes.
2.
Without modern technology or conveniences; in an unsophisticated manner
They lived primitively in the remote village.
Eles viviam primitivamente na aldeia remota.
3.
In a way that relates to or originates from an early period of human history
The art was primitively executed with natural pigments.
A arte foi primitivamente executada com pigmentos naturais.
Synonyms
simply
basically
elementarily
crudely
rudimentarily
Antonyms
sophisticatedly
modernly
advancedly
complexly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
primitivamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
primitivamente
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
live primitively - viver primitivamente
back to basics - voltar ao básico/primitivo
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