primitive
adjective
being the first or earliest of the kind or in existence, especially in an early age of the world.
primitives
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pluralof primitive.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In our view, these are the computational primitives of the system.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 24, 2025
“You’ve got options. You’re only constrained by the primitives you’ve built and your imagination.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
Two lazy primitives begin an epic journey through the ancient world after they are banished from their village.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2020
I loved Picasso and de Kooning, and I loved Albert Ryder and the Sienese primitives.
From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2011
Now, I suppose you’re going to say, but, Mister Ibis, these people were primitives, they didn’t have radio controls and vitamin pills and jet airplanes.”
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
