Primitive and Root

Primitive

Primitive adjective - Belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development.

Root and primitive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Root" instead an adjective "Primitive".

Nearby Word: primitively

Root

Root noun - A point or place at which something is invented or provided.

Primitive and root are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Primitive" instead an adjective "Root".

Nearby Words: rooted, rootless, rooter, rooting, rootlet
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