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How do you spell Originally?

Correct spelling

originally

Remember ORIGO (source) + -ally: origin-ally, not origin-oly or origin-ially

Why is originally spelled this way?

From Latin originalis, from the beginning. ORIGO (source). Something original comes from the source — the first instance, before copies existed.

Common misspellings of originally

originalyorigionallyorginallyoriginally

Example

The recipe was originally created by my grandmother in Italy.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell originally?+
The correct spelling is "originally". Remember ORIGO (source) + -ally: origin-ally, not origin-oly or origin-ially
Is it originaly or originally?+
The correct spelling is "originally", not "originaly".

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