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Definition of primitiveness

primitiveness

/ˈprɪm.ə.tɪv.nəs/
prim · i · tive · ness
Adverb:primitively
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Adjective:primitive
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being in an early stage of evolutionary, historical, or technological development.

Example

"Anthropologists studied the relative primitiveness of the stone tools unearthed at the ancient settlement."

2

The quality of being simple, crude, or unsophisticated in design, method, or execution.

Example

"Despite the primitiveness of the cabin's heating system, the researchers stayed warm throughout the winter."

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• Rhymes for primitiveness

• Nearby Words

priming
primitive
primitively
primitiveness
primly
primo
primogenitrix

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