primitive
/ˈprɪmətɪv/
prim · i · tive
ˈprɪm · ə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. simple, early stage
Significado en Español
primitivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nguyên thủy, đơn giản
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Example Sentence
Primitive tools were made of stone.
原始工具用石头做成。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
prim(first)+itive(adj)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “primitive”.
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A
Ancient
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B
Modern
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C
Elegant
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D
Complex
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A — Ancient.
“primitive” means adj. simple, early stage
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The cave dwellers used ______ tools made of stone and bone.
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A
primitive
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B
modern
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C
advanced
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D
digital
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A — primitive.
“primitive” means adj. simple, early stage
Common questions about “primitive”
What does “primitive” mean?
primitive — adj. simple, early stage. In Chinese: 原始的，简单的.
How do you pronounce “primitive”?
primitive is pronounced /ˈprɪmətɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: prim · i · tive.
How do you use “primitive” in a sentence?
Primitive tools were made of stone. (原始工具用石头做成。)
What are synonyms for “primitive”?
ancient, rudimentary — all close in meaning to primitive (adj. simple, early stage).
Is “primitive” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. primitive appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “primitive”?
prim(first)+itive(adj)
