primitively
C1
adv
Freq #197583
Meanings
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1
adv
in a primitive style or manner
rather primitively operated foundries
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2
adv
In a primitive manner.
Peter had been an adept with tilts, as old Stein had said so often that morning, while he, Palmer, and Gus, had dubiously laboured at this elusive task. But Peter would rig no more tilts, and primitively old Stein and Gus lamented this, as they missed his services.
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3
adv
with reference to the origin or beginning
Etymology
From primitive + -ly.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
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adv
· with reference to the...
originally