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primitive in Arabic

بدائي bidaʔiyy

/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/

primitive in Arabic: بدائي (bidaʔiyy). In English, primitive means an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.

Arabic words for primitive

old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity
بدائي bidaʔiyy

English meaning of primitive

  1. noun An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.
  2. noun A member of a primitive society.
  3. noun Primitive or primeval nature; the innate, instinctive element within a person; the deep, instinctive, precultural layer of human nature.
  4. noun Natural or premodern environment or conditions; life lacking modern technology and society.

Full definition of primitive

primitive in a sentence

  • primitive innocence; the primitive church
  • a primitive style of dress
  • I used primitive hearts to decorate the quilt.

Synonyms of primitive

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Questions about primitive in Arabic

What is the meaning of primitive in Arabic?
Primitive in Arabic is بدائي (bidaʔiyy).
ما معنى كلمة primitive؟
Primitive: بدائي (bidaʔiyy).
What does primitive mean in English?
Primitive means an original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.

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