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primitives

/ˈprɪmɪtɪvz/ noun · British & US
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What does primitives mean?

noun

The simplest or most basic elements of something, especially a language or a system. In computer science, a primitive is a basic data type or operation that cannot be broken down further.

Example

"The programming language uses primitives such as integers and booleans to build more complex data structures."

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