originally
As it was in the beginning; at first.
Example
“Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age.”
Other meanings
In an original manner.
“They had to think originally to come up with those creative ideas.”
Related words
- origin
- original
Word history
From Middle English "originali".
Where this comes from
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