Synonyms for principally

Most common

mostly · mainly · primarily · chiefly

All synonyms

Adverb

Definitions

1. adv. 1

   In a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.

Example sentences

• mostly Tooth enamel is mostly composed of hydroxyapatite.
• mainly A giraffe's diet consists mainly of acacia leaves.
• primarily The language is primarily spoken within families.
• chiefly The committee is composed chiefly of professors.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

mostly², mainly²

7 letters

usually⁴, chiefly²

9 letters

primarily⁴

11 letters

essentially⁴

13 letters

predominantly⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (mostly² = 2 syllables).