originally

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   As it was in the beginning; at first.

   Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age.

2. 2
   adv

   In an original manner.

   They had to think originally to come up with those creative ideas.

3. 3
   adv

   in an original manner

4. 4
   adv

   before now

5. 5
   adv

   with reference to the origin or beginning

Etymology

From Middle English originali; equivalent to original + -ly.