Primitively \Prim"i*tive*ly\, adv.
1. Originally; at first.
2. Primarily; not derivatively.
3. According to the original rule or ancient practice; in the
ancient style. --South.
primitively
adv 1: with reference to the origin or beginning [syn: {originally},
{in the beginning}]
2: in a primitive style or manner; "rather primitively operated
foundries"