principally

[prin-suh-puh-lee, -sip-lee]

adverb

1. chiefly; mainly.

   Synonyms: primarily

ˈprincipally

/ ˈprɪnsɪpəlɪ /

adverb

1. mainly or most importantly

Word History and Origins

Origin of principally¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; principal, -ly

Synonym Study

See especially.

Example Sentences

Marine heatwaves are becoming more intense and longer-lasting as humanity continues to release planet-warming gases into our atmosphere, principally by burning coal, oil and gas.

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Each one is pegged to social conditions around LGBTQ+ life, principally in the United States and Europe.

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They are a grim echo of similar units formed by Stalin, characterised principally by their extremely high rate of attrition.

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The biggest reduction came from the electricity sector which has been shifting to renewables, principally onshore and offshore wind.

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They both say they had "pretty scary" and "dark" thoughts during their struggle, principally about what had happened to the other.

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• basically 
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• largely 
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• notably 
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