primitive
US /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/
・UK /ˈprɪmətɪv/
B1
adj.AdjectiveLacking a written language and advanced technology
That primitive people had never seen a plane before we arrived in one
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Self-taught artist; the art done in this style
He is a primitive who learned to paint by painting
adj.AdjectiveBeing rough and underdeveloped
We listened as the guide told us about the primitive tools of early man
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Offensive people considered lacking a culture
Deep in the jungle live primitive people, untouched by civilization
adj.AdjectiveRelating to an early stage in the evolutionary development of humans or other organisms.
Primitive art is often characterized by simple forms and bold colors.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A primitive work of art.
The museum has a collection of primitives from various cultures.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person belonging to a preliterate, nonindustrial society or culture.
Some anthropologists study primitives to understand early human societies.
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5 Healthy Habits that help you to have the Best Sleep!
- This phenomenon is known as the 'Proust effect,' where the sense of smell, being one of the most primitive senses among the five, has a direct and powerful impact on the brain.
This phenomenon is known as the 'Proust effect,' where the sense of smell, being one of the most primitive senses among the five, has a direct and powerful impact on the brain.
- This phenomenon is known as the Proust effect, where the sense of smell, being one of the most primitive senses among the five, has a direct and powerful impact on the brain.
This phenomenon is known as the Proust effect, where the sense of smell, being one of the most primitive senses among the five, has a direct and powerful impact on the brain.
Why McDonald's won fries
- Simplot also promised to move potato curing out of primitive and subpar root cellars to a big warehouse to help cure the potatoes.
Simplot also promised to move potato curing out of primitive and subpar root cellars to a big warehouse to help cure the potatoes.
- Simpla also promised to move potato curing out of primitive and subpar root cellars to a big warehouse to help cure the potatoes.
Simpla also promised to move potato curing out of primitive and subpar root cellars to a big warehouse to help cure the potatoes.
What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
- in line with awareness, hence animals and primitive organisms would have their own concept
in line with awareness, hence animals and primitive organisms would have their own concept
- in line with awareness, hence animals and primitive organisms would have their own concept
in line with awareness, hence animals and primitive organisms would have their own concept
Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- The shells of various cowry species are used as jewellery and, in some primitive cultures, indicate the rank of the wearer.
The shells of various cowry species are used as jewellery and, in some primitive cultures, indicate the rank of the wearer.
- and in some primitive cultures indicate the rank of the wearer.
and in some primitive cultures indicate the rank of the wearer.
"Emojis & Selfies: Cellphones Are Robbing Us" - TREVOR NOAH (Pay Back The Funny) 2015
- Yeah, we judged cave men. We think they were primitive because we couldn't find any words in their pictures.
Yeah, we judged cave men. We think they were primitive because we couldn't find any words in their pictures.
- We think they were primitive 'cause we couldn't find any words in their pictures.
We think they were primitive 'cause we couldn't find any words in their pictures.
The Ex You Can’t Get Over
- But the emotional mind is primitive.
But the emotional mind is primitive.
- But the emotional mind is primitive.
But the emotional mind is primitive.
3 doctors explain how to reframe your trauma, anxiety, and internal dialogue
- Much of the imprint of trauma is in a very primitive survival part of your brain that just picks up what's dangerous and what's safe.
Much of the imprint of trauma is in a very primitive survival part of your brain that just picks up what's dangerous and what's safe.
- Much of the imprint of trauma is in a very primitive survival part of your brain that just picks up what's dangerous and what's safe.
Much of the imprint of trauma is in a very primitive survival part of your brain that just picks up what's dangerous and what's safe.
Why Are Beach Holes So Deadly?
- My point is that this doesn't have to be a hazard if you use a little engineering prudence, and I hope understanding some of the sneaky behaviors of beach sand can help you delight in the primitive joy of digging a big hole without putting your life at risk in the process.
My point is that this doesn't have to be a hazard if you use a little engineering prudence, and I hope understanding some of the sneaky behaviors of beach sand can help you delight in the primitive joy of digging a big hole without putting your life at risk in the process.
- And I hope understanding some of the sneaky behaviors of beach sand can help you delight in the primitive joy of digging a big hole without putting your life at risk in the process.
And I hope understanding some of the sneaky behaviors of beach sand can help you delight in the primitive joy of digging a big hole without putting your life at risk in the process.
Tiger Electronic Games - Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN)
- They used the most primitive technology possible.
They used the most primitive technology possible.
- They used the most primitive technology possible.
They used the most primitive technology possible.
Why You Keep Having the Same Fight
- Every day, the same argument unfolds, perhaps four or five million times in different places around the planet, grinding hours of our lives into primitive despair, even as we fly around in our jet planes and rely on our space age technologies.
Every day, the same argument unfolds, perhaps four or five million times in different places around the planet, grinding hours of our lives into primitive despair, even as we fly around in our jet planes and rely on our space age technologies.
- Every day the same argument unfolds - perhaps four or five million times - in different places around the planet, grinding hours of our lives into primitive despair even as we fly around in our jet planes and rely on our space-age technologies.
Every day the same argument unfolds - perhaps four or five million times - in different places around the planet, grinding hours of our lives into primitive despair even as we fly around in our jet planes and rely on our space-age technologies.