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Primitive vs Spartan - What's the difference?

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Primitive is a synonym of spartan.


As nouns the difference between primitive and spartan

is that primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (derivative) while spartan is a red apple cultivar from british columbia, canada.

As adjectives the difference between primitive and spartan

is that primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while spartan is of or relating to sparta or its citizens.

As a proper noun spartan is

a citizen of sparta.

primitive

English

(wikipedia primitive)

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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.
  • (computing, programming) A data type that is built into the programming language, as opposed to more complex structures.
  • A basic geometric shape from which more complex shapes can be constructed.
  • (mathematics) A function whose derivative is a given function; an antiderivative.

    • Related terms

    * multiprimitive * prime

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
  • Of or pertaining to or harking back to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity.
  • * {{quote-book, year=1922, author=(Ben Travers), title=(A Cuckoo in the Nest)
    • , chapter=4 citation , passage=By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect.}}
  • (rfc-sense) Crude, obsolete.
  • (grammar) Original; primary; radical; not derived.
  • (biology) Occurring in or characteristic of an early stage of development or evolution.

    • Derived terms

    * primitiveness

    Synonyms

    * backwards

    spartan

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Austere, frugal, characterized by self-denial.
    • I went on the retreat to the monastery, thinking I would be sleeping in a spartan cell, only to discover a simple but comfortable bedroom.
  • Resolute in the face of danger or adversity.
    • The spartan legionaries vowed to fight to the death.
  • Lacking in decoration and luxury.
    • After ten years as a fashion designer in the rough-and-tumble Garment District, Eloise left New York for the spartan but serene life of a farmer's wife.

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