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Primitive vs Austere - What's the difference?

primitive | austere | Synonyms |

Primitive is a synonym of austere.


As adjectives the difference between primitive and austere

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

As a noun primitive

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

Primitive vs Inherent - What's the difference?

primitive | inherent | Related terms |

Primitive is a related term of inherent.


As adjectives the difference between primitive and inherent

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

As a noun primitive

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

Elementary vs Primitive - What's the difference?

elementary | primitive | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between elementary and primitive

is that elementary is relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something 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 {{term|derivative}}.

Primitive vs Uncomfortable - What's the difference?

primitive | uncomfortable | Synonyms |

Primitive is a synonym of uncomfortable.


As adjectives the difference between primitive and uncomfortable

is that primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while uncomfortable is not comfortable.

As a noun primitive

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

Primitive vs Ascetic - What's the difference?

primitive | ascetic | Synonyms |

Primitive is a synonym of ascetic.


As nouns the difference between primitive and ascetic

is that primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to (derivative) while ascetic is one who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.

As adjectives the difference between primitive and ascetic

is that primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while ascetic is of or relating to ascetics; characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.

Indigenous vs Primitive - What's the difference?

indigenous | primitive | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between indigenous and primitive

is that indigenous is born or engendered in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion 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 {{term|derivative}}.

Primitive vs Undeveloped - What's the difference?

primitive | undeveloped | Related terms |

Primitive is a related term of undeveloped.


As adjectives the difference between primitive and undeveloped

is that primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while undeveloped is not developed or used.

As a noun primitive

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

Primitive vs Innate - What's the difference?

primitive | innate | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between primitive and innate

is that primitive is of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first while innate is inborn; native; natural; as, innate vigor; innate eloquence.

As a noun primitive

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

As a verb innate is

to cause to exist; to call into being.

Primitive vs Uncivilised - What's the difference?

primitive | uncivilised | Synonyms |

Primitive is a synonym of uncivilised.


As adjectives the difference between primitive and uncivilised

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

As a noun primitive

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

Primitive vs Initial - What's the difference?

primitive | initial | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between primitive and initial

is that primitive is an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to {{term|derivative}} while initial is the first letter of a word or a name.

As adjectives the difference between primitive and initial

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

As a verb initial is

to sign one's initial(s), as an abbreviated signature.

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