originally
//əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nə.li//
Forms
- Comparative
- more originally
- Superlative
- most originally
Definitions
1.As it was in the beginning; at first.
- There are 36 known praenomina, though there may originally have been more.
- Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age.
2.In an original manner.
- They had to think originally to come up with those creative ideas.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2730
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From Middle English originali; equivalent to original + -ly.