primitive
Prononciation : [ˈprɪmɪtɪv]
Contexte : « society »
(adjective) when something is very basic or old, like things from a long time ago before we used modern tools or ideas. Imagine how people lived without cars or computers; that’s what we mean by primitive.
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The primitive tools used by early humans were made from stone and wood.
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The modern city was not primitive at all; it had skyscrapers and advanced technology.
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What aspects of life did primitive societies focus on?
Contexte : « basic skills »
(adjective) describing something that is very simple or not advanced yet. Like how a child might use just crayons instead of fancy paints; that’s a primitive way to create art.
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She made a beautiful picture using primitive techniques with simple colors.
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His artistic style is not primitive; it is highly detailed and complex.
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What are some primitive techniques you can think of in art?
Contexte : « early human »
(noun) a person who lived a long, long time ago, before modern civilization. These people usually had basic ways of living and survival, like hunting and gathering.
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The museum has many interesting artifacts from primitives who lived thousands of years ago.
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You cannot call today's artists primitives because they create with modern tools and methods.
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What do we know about the lives of primitives from archaeological findings?