1.
[syn: primitively, originally, in the beginning]
2. in a primitive style or manner;
- Example: "rather primitively operated foundries"
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Primitively \Prim"i*tive*ly\, adv.
1. Originally; at first.
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2. Primarily; not derivatively.
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3. According to the original rule or ancient practice; in the
ancient style. --South.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
primitively
adv 1: with reference to the origin or beginning [syn:
primitively, originally, in the beginning]
2: in a primitive style or manner; "rather primitively operated
foundries"