Primitive
Yes, primitive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
What does primitive mean?
noun
- a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization
- a mathematical expression from which another expression is derived
- a word serving as the basis for inflected or derived forms
`pick' is the primitive from which `picket' is derived
adjective
- belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man
- little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
archaic forms of life
- used of preliterate or tribal or nonindustrial societies
primitive societies
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for primitive
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of primitive
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PRIMITIVE.
Words you can make from primitive
Frequently asked questions
Is primitive a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Primitive is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is primitive worth in Scrabble?
Primitive is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does primitive mean?
Primitive means: a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization.