Primitive
/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters
Definition of Primitive
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.
- A data type that is built into the programming language, as opposed to more complex structures.
- Any of the simplest elements (instructions, statements, etc.) available in a programming language.
adjective
- Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
"primitive innocence; the primitive church"
- Of or pertaining to or harking back to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity.
"a primitive style of dress"
- Crude, obsolete.
"primitive ideas"
- (grammar) Original; primary; radical; not derived.
"a primitive verb"
- Occurring in or characteristic of an early stage of development or evolution.
Anagrams of Primitive
No exact anagrams found for "primitive". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
p3
r1
i1
m3
i1
t1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Primitive
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Primitive"
Primitive is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Primitive" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "primitive" is a high-scoring word.