"primitive" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/ Audio: en-us-primitive.ogg [US] Forms: primitive [positive], more primitive [comparative], most primitive [superlative]
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  1. If an object is primitive, it is simple and created without much skill. Synonyms: basic
    Sense id: simple-primitive-en-adj-f6z7yO~T
     
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