Natively

//ˈneɪtɪvli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a native, especially a native speaker. not-comparable

    "He spoke French natively, having been born there, and English almost as well."

  2. 2
    Pertaining to the computer or architecture in question; without the use of emulation, etc. not-comparable

    "This is a Microsoft Windows application, so you can't run it natively on an Apple Mac."

  3. 3
    In the manner that occurs naturally; without intervention or training. not-comparable

    "The experiment showed only what the mass must always be— natively incapable of controlling their passions, natively eager for their enjoyment, and natively envious of the original superiority of birth, affluence, and knowledge."

  4. 4
    Inherently, innately. not-comparable

    "On the other hand, some subjects are not natively interesting, but they become interesting when we study them extensively, that is, they have an acquired interest."

Example

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"I speak English natively, Spanish fluently, and German haltingly."

Etymology

From native + -ly.

Related phrases

native speaker

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