Originally
10 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
From or in the beginning; at first. In the first place, before later changes or developments; in a way that shows creativity or innovation.
“The building was originally constructed as a warehouse in the 1890s.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/
Syllables
o·rig·i·nal·ly
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Wordle
10-letter adverb with -LY suffix; contains four I's and two L's
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; good for using multiple common letters together
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