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principallyMainly or mostly; for the most part.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: Mainly or mostly; for the most part.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɪnsəpəli/

Korean meaning: 주로, 대부분

Korean pronunciation: 프린-시펄-리 (강세: 프린)

Example Sentences

  • My cat is principally interested in sleeping and judging my life choices.
  • The restaurant is principally known for its excellent seafood dishes.
  • Students are principally motivated by the fear of disappointing their parents.

principally

ADVERB

//ˈprɪnsəpəli//

Mainly or mostly; for the most part.

principally concept
💡 Concept

Mainly or mostly; for the most part.

principally rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Principally focused fiscally, but failing physically!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈprɪnsəpəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootprincip
Suffix-ally

Origin

From Latin 'principalis' meaning 'first in rank or importance,' derived from 'princeps' (first person, leader). The connection to 'prince' helps show how this word relates to something being primary or chief.

🎵Rhyme

municipallyfinanciallycommercially

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat is principally interested in sleeping and judging my life choices.

The restaurant is principally known for its excellent seafood dishes.

😄 Fun example

Students are principally motivated by the fear of disappointing their parents.

The delay was principally caused by technical difficulties.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

mainlymostlychieflyprimarilylargely

Antonyms

secondarilyminimally

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