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primitiveness
[/ˈprɪmɪtɪvnəs/]
noun
primitividade
1.
The quality or state of being primitive; lack of development or sophistication
The primitiveness of their tools made survival challenging.
A primitividade de suas ferramentas tornou a sobrevivência desafiadora.
2.
A characteristic of early stages of cultural or technological development
The primitiveness of ancient societies contrasts sharply with modern civilization.
A primitividade das sociedades antigas contrasta fortemente com a civilização moderna.
3.
Simplicity or lack of complexity in form or design
The primitiveness of the design actually enhanced its beauty.
A primitividade do design na verdade realçou sua beleza.
Synonyms
simplicity
crudeness
rudeness
backwardness
underdevelopment
Antonyms
sophistication
advancement
development
complexity
refinement
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
primitividade
most common usage
São Paulo
primitividade
standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
primitividade
equivalent in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
back to basics
stone age mentality
lack of refinement
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