Natively
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈneɪtɪvli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Natively is an adverb meaning In the manner of a native, especially a native speaker.
Meaning
In the manner of a native, especially a native speaker.
More Meanings
- (computing, of software) Pertaining to the computer or architecture in question; without the use of emulation, etc.
- In the manner that occurs naturally; without intervention or training.
- Inherently, innately.
Example Sentences
This is because by definition, a pidgin is not learned natively.
He spoke French natively, having been born there, and English almost as well.
This is a Microsoft Windows application, so you can't run it natively on an Apple Mac.
The vines of some species are always found natively in limy soils, and varieties of such species generally succeed well in such soils.·
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include originally, origin, directly, indigenously, natural, naturally.
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