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primitive

Pronunciation: [ˈprɪmɪtɪv]

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Learn how to use primitive in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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?

Context: “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?

Context: “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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce primitive

Pronunciation: [ˈprɪmɪtɪv]

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