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[prim-i-tiv] / ˈprɪm ɪ tɪv /




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According to the hypothesis, this process contributed to mineral evolution and gradual environmental changes that improved conditions for the survival and development of prebiotic molecules and primitive life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

It sounds pretty primitive but that's what they're doing.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

It was this Skynet, “Terminator,” “Mad Max” future primitive sort of thing that now seems current and timely.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Even Cook hadn’t seen the primitive versions of the company’s most popular devices since the days when he was responsible for the supply chain to manufacture them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

As Matthias cut another arrow into the wall, he noticed that the carved symbols looked older, more primitive.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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