primitive
primitive is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, primitive is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofprimitive
- An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.
- A member of a primitive society.
- A simple-minded person.
- A data type that is built into the programming language, as opposed to more complex structures.
- Any of the simplest elements (instructions, statements, etc.) available in a programming language.
- A basic geometric shape from which more complex shapes can be constructed.
- A function whose derivative is a given function; an antiderivative.
- Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
Example: "primitive innocence; the primitive church"
- Of or pertaining to or harking back to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity.
Synonyms: backwards
Example: "a primitive style of dress"
- Crude, obsolete.
Example: "primitive ideas"
- (grammar) Original; primary; radical; not derived.
Synonyms: radical
Example: "a primitive verb"
- Occurring in or characteristic of an early stage of development or evolution.
- Not derived from another of the same type
Synonyms: imprimitive
- Most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of
Synonyms: proto-
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