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principally

 

[ ˈprɪnsəpəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in the main

Chiefly; mainly. Used to indicate that something is true or exists to a large extent, but not completely.

Synonyms

chiefly, mainly, mostly

Examples of usage

  • He was principally interested in the financial side of the business.
  • She is principally responsible for the project's success.
Context #2 | Adverb

essentially

Used to indicate that something is essentially true or correct.

Synonyms

basically, essentially, fundamentally

Examples of usage

  • The book is principally concerned with the impact of technology on society.
  • He is principally known for his research in the field of physics.

Translations

Translations of the word "principally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 principalmente

🇮🇳 मुख्य रूप से

🇩🇪 hauptsächlich

🇮🇩 terutama

🇺🇦 переважно

🇵🇱 głównie

🇯🇵 主に

🇫🇷 principalement

🇪🇸 principalmente

🇹🇷 öncelikle

🇰🇷 주로

🇸🇦 بشكل رئيسي

🇨🇿 hlavně

🇸🇰 hlavne

🇨🇳 主要地

🇸🇮 predvsem

🇮🇸 aðallega

🇰🇿 негізінен

🇬🇪 ძირითადად

🇦🇿 əsasən

🇲🇽 principalmente

Etymology

The word 'principally' has its origins in the Latin word 'principalis', which means 'first' or 'chief'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, 'principally' has come to be used to indicate something that is mainly or chiefly true. It is commonly used in formal or academic writing to emphasize the primary importance of a particular aspect.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,259, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.