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 instruction in a computer language.

Examples

The tribe lived in primitive huts made of mud and straw.

Early humans relied on primitive tools to hunt and gather their food.

Synonyms

ancient archaic basic crude elemental original primeval

Antonyms

advanced complex developed modern refined sophisticated cultured