primitive |
antiquity |
As nouns the difference between primitive and antiquity
is that
primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to {{term|derivative}} while
antiquity is ancient times; former ages; times long since past.
As an adjective primitive
is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
primitive |
underived |
Related terms |
Primitive is a related term of underived.
As adjectives the difference between primitive and underived
is that
primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while
underived is not derived, not related.
As a noun primitive
is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (
derivative).
primitive |
unrefined |
Synonyms |
Primitive is a synonym of unrefined.
As adjectives the difference between primitive and unrefined
is that
primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while
unrefined is crude, raw or unprocessed.
As a noun primitive
is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (
derivative).
primitive |
foremost |
Related terms |
Primitive is a related term of foremost.
As a noun primitive
is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (
derivative).
As an adjective primitive
is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
As a proper noun foremost is
a village in alberta, canada.
intimate |
primitive |
As adjectives the difference between intimate and primitive
is that
intimate is closely acquainted; familiar while
primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
As nouns the difference between intimate and primitive
is that
intimate is a very close friend while
primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (
derivative).
As a verb intimate
is to suggest or disclose discreetly.
primitive |
focal |
As adjectives the difference between primitive and focal
is that
primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while
focal is belonging to, concerning, or located at a focus.
As a noun primitive
is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (
derivative).
mature |
primitive |
Related terms |
Mature is a related term of primitive.
As nouns the difference between mature and primitive
is that
mature is masts (of a ship) while
primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (
derivative).
As an adjective primitive is
of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
faded |
primitive |
Related terms |
Faded is a related term of primitive.
As adjectives the difference between faded and primitive
is that
faded is that has lost some of its former colour or intensity while
primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
As a verb faded
is (
fade).
As a noun primitive is
an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (
derivative).
primitive |
stale |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between primitive and stale
is that
primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to {{term|derivative}} while
stale is theft; the act of stealing.
As adjectives the difference between primitive and stale
is that
primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while
stale is at a standstill; stalemated.
As a verb stale is
to make a ladder by joining rungs ("stales") between the posts.
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