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primitive

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Basic or undeveloped in form or method; also belonging to an early stage of development.

The prototype used a primitive control system that required each movement to be adjusted by hand.

Dictionary practice example.

A primitive paper tally recorded each loan with one mark beside a tool name.