primitive
adjectiveHow many syllables in primitive?
There are 3 syllables in the word primitive.Divide primitive into syllables:
prim · i · tive
How to pronounce primitive:
Definition of primitive:
- primitive (adjective):
- not derived original, primary
- characteristic of an early simple state, esp. in being crude or basic
- belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness.
Synonyms for primitive:
barbarian
barbaric
crude
early
savage
uncivilized
uncultivated
undeveloped
Antonyms for primitive:
advanced
adventitious
alien
auxiliary
civilised
civilized
complete
considered
cultured
current
derivative
derived
developed
evolved
expatriate
foreign
high
higher
imprimitive
late
later
mature
migrant
minor
modern
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