primitively

Adverb

WordNet 3.0

Adverb (2)

  1. with reference to the origin or beginningSynonyms: originallyin the beginning
  2. in a primitive style or manner“rather primitively operated foundries”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Primitively \Prim"i*tive*ly\, adv.

1.Originally; at first. [1913 Webster]

2.Primarily; not derivatively. [1913 Webster]

3.According to the original rule or ancient practice; in the ancient style. --South. [1913 Webster]

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