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Primitive vs Antiquity - What's the difference?

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 vs Underived - What's the difference?

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 vs Unrefined - What's the difference?

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 vs Foremost - What's the difference?

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 vs Primitive - What's the difference?

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 vs Focal - What's the difference?

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 vs Primitive - What's the difference?

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 vs Primitive - What's the difference?

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 vs Stale - What's the difference?

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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