1. in a way that is natural or innate; by birth or origin
2. in relation to one’s place of birth or origin
3. in a way that runs directly on a computer system without emulation
Usage: computing

Examples

• She speaks French natively, having grown up in Paris.
• The software runs natively on both Windows and Mac systems.
• He is natively curious about how things work.
• The plant grows natively in tropical climates.
• The app was designed to run natively on mobile devices.
• She natively understands the cultural nuances of her homeland.