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Primitive vs Antiquated - What's the difference?

primitive | antiquated | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between primitive and antiquated

is that primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while antiquated is old-fashioned, out of date.

As a noun primitive

is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to {{term|derivative}}.

Former vs Primitive - What's the difference?

former | primitive | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between former and primitive

is that former is previous while primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.

As nouns the difference between former and primitive

is that former is someone who forms something; a maker; a creator or founder while primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to {{term|derivative}}.

Passe vs Primitive - What's the difference?

passe | primitive | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between passe and primitive

is that passe is dated; out of style; old-fashioned while primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.

As nouns the difference between passe and primitive

is that passe is an attack that passes the target without hitting while primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to {{term|derivative}}.

Primitive vs Chief - What's the difference?

primitive | chief | Related terms |

Primitive is a related term of chief.


As nouns the difference between primitive and chief

is that primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (derivative) while chief is (senseid)a leader or head of a group of people, organisation, etc.

As adjectives the difference between primitive and chief

is that primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while chief is primary; principal.

Dilapidated vs Primitive - What's the difference?

dilapidated | primitive | Related terms |

Dilapidated is a related term of primitive.


As adjectives the difference between dilapidated and primitive

is that dilapidated is having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect while primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.

As a verb dilapidated

is .

As a noun primitive is

an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (derivative).

Used vs Primitive - What's the difference?

used | primitive | Related terms |

Used is a related term of primitive.


As adjectives the difference between used and primitive

is that used is that is or has or have been used while primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.

As a verb used

is (use).

As a noun primitive is

an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (derivative).

Primitive vs Unlearned - What's the difference?

primitive | unlearned | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between primitive and unlearned

is that primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while unlearned is of a person, ignorant, uneducated, untaught, untrained.

As a noun primitive

is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to {{term|derivative}}.

As a verb unlearned is

past tense of unlearn.

Sensitive vs Primitive - What's the difference?

sensitive | primitive |


As adjectives the difference between sensitive and primitive

is that sensitive is having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses while primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.

As nouns the difference between sensitive and primitive

is that sensitive is one with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive while primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to {{term|derivative}}.

Weak vs Primitive - What's the difference?

weak | primitive | Related terms |

Weak is a related term of primitive.


In grammar|lang=en terms the difference between weak and primitive

is that weak is (grammar) displaying a particular kind of inflection, including: while primitive is (grammar) original; primary; radical; not derived.

As adjectives the difference between weak and primitive

is that weak is lacking in force (usually strength) or ability while primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.

As a noun primitive is

an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (derivative).

Broken-down vs Primitive - What's the difference?

broken-down | primitive | Related terms |

Broken-down is a related term of primitive.


As adjectives the difference between broken-down and primitive

is that broken-down is which has broken down and, as a result, is no longer in working order while primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.

As a noun primitive is

an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (derivative).

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