natively

na·tive

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ney-tiv]
- /ˈneɪ tɪv/
- /ˈnətɪvlɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ney-tiv]
- /ˈneɪ tɪv/

Definitions of natively word

adjective natively being the place or environment in which a person was born or a thing came into being: one's native land. 1
adjective natively belonging to a person by birth or to a thing by nature; inherent: native ability; native grace. 1
adjective natively belonging by birth to a people regarded as indigenous to a certain place, especially a preliterate people: Native guides accompanied the expedition through the rain forest. 1
adjective natively of indigenous origin, growth, or production: native pottery. 1
adjective natively of, relating to, or characteristic of the indigenous inhabitants of a place or country: native customs; native dress. 1
adjective natively born in a particular place or country: a native New Yorker. 1

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Origin of natively

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; < Latin nātīvus inborn, natural, equivalent to nāt(us) (past participle of nāscī to be born) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English natif (adj.) < Middle French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Natively

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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natively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for natively

adv natively

naturally — in a natural or normal manner.
genetically — Biology. pertaining or according to genetics.
intrinsically — belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
constitutionally — in composition or physique
congenitally — of or relating to a condition present at birth, whether inherited or caused by the environment, especially the uterine environment.

adverb natively

innately — existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent.
inseparably — In an inseparable manner.

All 9 Synonyms of natively