natively
/ˈneɪtɪvli/
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British/ˈnɛjtɪvlɪj/
natively adverb: in the manner of a native, especially a native speaker.
Adverb
natively (not comparable)
- In the manner of a native, especially a native speaker.
- He spoke French natively, having been born there, and English almost as well.
- This is because by definition, a pidgin is not learned natively.2019, Nico Hess, Introducing Global Englishes, page 229
- Pertaining to the computer or architecture in question; without the use of emulation, etc.
- This is a Microsoft Windows application, so you can't run it natively on an Apple Mac.
- In the manner that occurs naturally; without intervention or training.
- 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.1835 October, “William Pitt: No. VIII”, in Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, volume 38, page 455
- The vines of some species are always found natively in limy soils, and varieties of such species generally succeed well in such soils.·1909, Thomas Volney Munson, Foundations of American Grape Culture, page 118
- Inherently, innately.
- 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.1900, The Coming Age - Volumes 3-4, page 236
- In sizing up his first season with the Smart Set, Indianapolis-based columnist Will M. Lewis concluded that Dudley's portrayal of George Washington Bullion "belongs to the Hogan class; not so natively funny, but with better judgement. […]"2009, Lynn Abbott, Doug Seroff, Ragged but Right, page 91
natively meaning in Urdu
natively in Urdu
- بالحاظ ولادت, فطرتاً, طبعاً
Origin of natively
From native + -ly.
Questions about natively
- What does natively mean?
- Natively means in the manner of a native, especially a native speaker.
- What is natively in Urdu?
- Natively in Urdu is بالحاظ ولادت, فطرتاً, طبعاً. See Natively meaning in Urdu.
- What part of speech is natively?
- Natively is an adverb.
- How do you pronounce natively?
- Natively is pronounced /ˈneɪtɪvli/.
Words near natively in the dictionary
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