primitive

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.

2 Definition

A member of a primitive society.

3 Definition

A simple-minded person.

4 Definition

A data type that is built into the programming language, as opposed to more complex structures.

5 Definition

Any of the simplest elements (instructions, statements, etc.) available in a programming language.

6 Definition

A basic geometric shape from which more complex shapes can be constructed.

7 Definition

A function whose derivative is a given function; an antiderivative.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.

Example Sentences
  • primitive innocence;   the primitive church
2 Definition

Of or pertaining to or harking back to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity.

Synonyms
backwards
Example Sentences
  • a primitive style of dress
3 Definition

Crude, obsolete.

Example Sentences
  • primitive ideas
4 Definition

(grammar) Original; primary; radical; not derived.

Synonyms
radical
Antonyms
derivative derived
Example Sentences
  • a primitive verb
5 Definition

Occurring in or characteristic of an early stage of development or evolution.

6 Definition

Not derived from another of the same type

Synonyms
imprimitive
7 Definition

Most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of

Synonyms
proto-