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PRIMITIVELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a primitive style or manner

Example:

rather primitively operated foundries

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

primitive (belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness)

Sense 2

Meaning:

With reference to the origin or beginning

Synonyms:

in the beginning; originally; primitively

Classified under:

Adverbs

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