primitively

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primitively - 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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primitively - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  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"