primitivity
- noun
- /prɪˈmɪtɪvɪti/
:
primitividad
- She admired the primitivity of the early forms of pottery, which reflected a simple yet elegant design.
Examples
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The artist's work captures a beautiful sense of primitivity that speaks to ancient cultures.
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This, in turn, is a very Franciscan concept, suggesting a marriage to poverty, simplicity, and a healthy primitivity.
Academic text (2003) -
I am of the opinion that we can proceed with the same primitivity as the American states.
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The village preserved its primitivity, showcasing traditional ways of life that have remained unchanged for centuries.
Synonyms
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A simple, not developed state like early tools or art
The state of existing at the very beginning and coming before other things
Antonyms
How Simple
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Primitivity comes from the Latin root prim- meaning 'first', the same root as in prime and primitive. So primitivity describes the quality of being original, simple, or 'first' in form, like early cave art that shows the 'first' steps of human creativity.