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primitive

/ˈprɪmɪtɪv/ /ˈprɪmɪˌtɪv/
adjective
  1. 1 ilkel, ilk çağlara ait
  2. 2 basit, gelişmemiş

Definition (English)

  1. Belonging to an early stage in the development of humans or animals.
  2. Very simple and old-fashioned, without modern comforts or technology.

Example Sentences

  1. Early humans used primitive tools for hunting and survival.
    İlk insanlar avlanma ve hayatta kalma için ilkel aletler kullanırdı.
  2. Some primitive fish had no jaws at all.
    Bazı ilkel balıkların hiç çenesi yoktu.
  3. The cabin was quite primitive, with no electricity or running water.
    Kulübe oldukça basitti; ne elektrik ne de akan su vardı.
  4. The island had a primitive way of life, without modern technology.
    Adada modern teknolojiden uzak, çok basit bir yaşam tarzı vardı.

Synonyms

rudimentarycrudeunsophisticatedbasic

Antonyms

Collocations

primitive toolsprimitive societyprimitive artprimitive technologyprimitive manprimitive culture

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