primitive

/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/noun
Middle School
1

An original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative.

2

A member of a primitive society.

3

Primitive or primeval nature; the innate, instinctive element within a person; the deep, instinctive, precultural layer of human nature.

4

Natural or premodern environment or conditions; life lacking modern technology and society.

5

A simple-minded person.

6

A data type that is built into the programming language, as opposed to more complex structures.

7

Any of the simplest elements (instructions, statements, etc.) available in a programming language.

8

A basic geometric shape from which more complex shapes can be constructed.

9

A function whose derivative is a given function; an antiderivative.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing