What does "crude form" mean?

the uninflected form or stem of a word

What is a synonym for "crude form"?

Common synonyms include: primitive, raw form, vulgarism.

Pronounced //ˈkɹuːd ˌfɔːm//.

/ˈkɹuːd ˌfɔːm/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

crude (“pertaining to the uninflected stem of a word”) + form