principally

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities
US /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
adv Freq #45953

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    Mainly; for the most part.

    The region is principally known for its wine.

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Synonyms
1 adv · mainly; for the most part. chieflymainlymostlyin the main

Etymology

From Middle English principaly. By surface analysis, principal + -ly.

*keh₂p- Proto-Indo-European principaly Middle English
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