"Primitives" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Primitives ( plural form of 'primitive' )
1. Ones. Used for emphasizing the oneness of two or more things: The complete pair, every bit of it.
Example: "The price will be $50 by ones—$25 for the shirt and $25 for the boots."
2. First or original things or people living in an area: "The primitives of… a place were the earliest inhabitants."
3. In linguistics, the smallest units of language that represent a meaningful element (a word, a sound, etc.): "The primitives of Japanese include words used for ' grill'( "grill"), ' stone'( "stone")."
4. In computer programming, basic, fundamental elements which cannot be broken down further: This is used in various programming languages.
5. Basic or original qualities, elements, or forms: Primitives involving factors that induce quantitative motion.
In biology, the primitive can also be used for describing;.
Primiparity refers to the state of being a woman who has given birth to only one child. It can also refer to a woman's first pregnancy and childbirth, often resulting in a singleton birth (single fetus).
Used to describe something or someone as being of the earliest or most basic nature, lacking in sophistication or refinement.
<strong>Primitiveness</strong><br><br>The quality of being primitive or uncivilized. Characterized by a lack of complex social, technical, or moral development. Often associated with a state of being unsophisticated, rough, or unpolished.<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- The primitiveness of the village was evident in the lack of modern amenities.<br>- The show exploited the cultural primitiveness of the tribe for the sake of entertainment.<br><br>Synonyms: simplicity, rusticity, savagery, uncivilization.<br><br>Antonyms: sophistication, refinement, civilization, urbanity.
Primitivist refers to a person or ideology that favors a simple, often instinctual, and unsophisticated approach to life. They often reject modern civilization and the complexities it brings, opting for a more raw and unadulterated way of living.
Describing something that has a primitive or unrefined quality, simplicity, or a return to basic or instinctual ways of behaving. It suggests a lack of sophistication, knowledge, or technological advancement.
The state or quality of being primitive; unmixed or unrefined in nature; original or earliest form, especially in a given species or entity that is not yet influenced by civilisation or sophisticated culture.<br><br>Example: "The primitivity of the Stone Age civilization is evident in their fire-making techniques."<br><br>Etymology: From Latin "primitivus" - original or earliest, from "primus" - first or earliest, and "ivus" - form or structure.<br><br>In other words, something is primitive if it:<br><br> Has a simple or basic nature<br> Lacks refinement or sophistication<br> Exists in its original or earliest form<br> Is untouched by civilization or modern influences
Meaning: in a manner that is proper, correct, and neat, often in a way that shows respect or modesty.<br><br>Example: She dressed primly for the formal event, wearing a elegant dress and her hair neatly styled.
Pertaining to or denoting the firstborn child or the first offspring of a kind or group, especially the son in a family.