Primitive

Definitions

Relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something.

Being in or near the natural state; not developed, refined, or sophisticated.

A basic or fundamental element, such as a simple geometric shape or a basic computer instruction.

Examples

The tribe relied on primitive tools made of stone and bone to survive in the wilderness.

His primitive understanding of the complex software led to several avoidable errors.

The cabin offered a primitive lifestyle with no electricity or running water.

Synonyms

ancient archaic crude basic rudimentary primal unsophisticated

Antonyms

modern advanced sophisticated developed complex refined contemporary