Primitive definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary PRIM'ITIVE, a. [L. primitivus ... Pertaining to the beginning or origin; original; first; as the primitive state of Adam; primitive innocence; primitive ages; the primitive church; the primitive christian church or institutions; the primitive fathers. 2. Formal; ...
primitive rocks definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primary Pri"ma*ry ... First in order of time or development or in intention; primitive; fundamental; original. The church of Christ, in its primary institution ... containing no organic remains, as granite, gneiss, etc.; -- called also primitive rocks. The terms Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary rocks have also ... suppuration; union by the first intention. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or ...
Primitive sheath definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Sheath Sheath, n. [OE ... elytra of an insect. Medullary sheath. (Anat.) See under Medullary. Primitive sheath. (Anat.) See Neurilemma. Sheath knife, a knife with a ... Schwann. (Anat.) See Schwann's sheath. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to a ...
Primitive plane definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress. 3. Original; primary; radical; not derived; ...
Primitive Fathers definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress. 3. Original; primary; radical; not derived; ...
Primitive circle definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress. 3. Original; primary; radical; not derived; ...
primitive streak definitions Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1854 an elongated ... the neural tube and nervous system Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress. 3. Original; primary; radical; not derived; ...
Primitive groove definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress. 3. Original; primary; radical; not derived; ...
Primitive colors definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress. 3. Original; primary; radical; not derived; ...
Primitive axes of coordinate definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress. 3. Original; primary; radical; not derived; ...
Primitive chord definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress. 3. Original; primary; radical; not derived; ...
... the lever actuating the stop slider. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Primitive Prim"i*tive, a. [L. primitivus, fr. primus the first ... origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church. ``Our primitive great sire.'' --Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to a former time; old-fashioned; characterized by simplicity; as, a primitive style of dress. 3. Original; primary; radical; not derived; as, primitive verb in grammar. Primitive axes of co["o]rdinate ( ...
... Wave Offering 11. The Heave Offering 12. Drink Offerings 13. Primitive Nature of the Cult VI. SACRIFICES IN THE HISTORY OF ... a theory implies a monotheistic faith on the part of primitive man. This theory was strongly held by many of the ... it is self-evident that this was the idea of primitive man. Tylor and Herbert Spencer also find the origin of ... to show homage and obedience. In giving expression to this, primitive man had recourse to acts rather than words and thoughts ... or substitution, though these may not have issued from some primitive form. The unifying principle in all sacrifices is that the ... too advanced a stage of ethical thought and reflection for primitive man. We question seriously whether this be an advanced ...