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primitively

/ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv.li/
prim · i · tive · ly
Adjective:primitive
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• adverb

1

In a basic, rudimentary, or undeveloped manner; with great simplicity and without modern conveniences or sophistication.

Example

"The expedition team lived primitively in the remote mountains for two months, relying on campfire cooking and stream water."

2

Originally; at first, or in the earliest stage of development or existence.

Example

"These anatomical structures were primitively adapted for aquatic respiration before evolving in land-dwelling vertebrates."

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• Nearby Words

primeval
priming
primitive
primitively
primitiveness
primly
primo

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'primitive' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'primitivus' ('first or earliest of its kind'), from 'primus' ('first').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Primitively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/primitively
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