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