originary adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •(rare) Pertaining to or being the origin of something.The Big Bang was the originary explosion of the universe. •(rare) Primitive, original.Christians believe human beings to have been sinless in their originary state. •(no longer used) Having its origin (in); originating (from).This dish is originary of northern Asia. noun1 •(no longer used) Native (a person born in a particular geographic place, such as a country or region) formsoriginaries · more originary · most originary