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The phrase "a primitive form of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is basic or undeveloped in nature, often in comparison to a more advanced version.
Example: "The cave paintings are considered a primitive form of artistic expression that laid the groundwork for future art movements."
Alternatives: "an early version of" or "a basic type of".
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Gibbet, a primitive form of gallows.
Spearing is a primitive form of fishing.
"It's a primitive form of filing," he conceded.
This is a primitive form of the popular pyramidal A-shaped tent.
It is even thought to possess a primitive form of memory.
Speeded up vertically, frame by frame, the tape becomes a primitive form of animated film.
Some have even argued that it is a primitive form of empathy.
Many Western observers dismiss these as relics of a primitive form of capitalism.
And Wyoming lets qualified organizations conduct calcuttas, a primitive form of parimutuel betting, on amateur sports events.
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The bakers to the pharaohs incorporated nuts, honey, and fruits in bread dough, a primitive form of pastry.[4].
It is often assumed that the first cells appeared only after the development of a primitive form of protein synthesis.
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