PRIMITIVE
/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of PRIMITIVE
An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.
A member of a primitive society.
A simple-minded person.
Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first.
"primitive innocence; the primitive church"
Of or pertaining to or harking back to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity.
"a primitive style of dress"
Crude, obsolete.
"primitive ideas"
Examples of PRIMITIVE in a Sentence
- "primitive innocence; the primitive church"
- "a primitive style of dress"
- "primitive ideas"
Word Details
Is PRIMITIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRIMITIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PRIMITIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PRIMITIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | i | m | i | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRIMITIVE
87 words from the letters in PRIMITIVE
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How to Use PRIMITIVE in Word Games
PRIMITIVE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRIMITIVE to find 87 additional valid words.