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"
Primitively \Prim"i*tive*ly\, adv. 1. Originally; at first. [1913 Webster] 2. Primarily; not derivatively. [1913 Webster] 3. According to the original rule or ancient practice; in the ancient style. --South. [1913 Webster]