Definitions for Principally
prin·ci·pal·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. chiefly, principally, primarily, mainly, in the mainadverb

   for the most part

   "he is mainly interested in butterflies"

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1. principallyadverb

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

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Principallyadverb

   Chiefly; above all; above the rest.

   Etymology: from principal.

   If the minister of divine offices shall take upon him that holy calling for covetous or ambitious ends, or shall not design the glory of God principally, he polluteth his heart. Tayl.

   They wholly mistake the nature of criticism, who think its business is principally to find fault. Dryden.

   The resistance of water arises principally from the vis inertiæ of its matter, and by consequence, if the heavens were as dense as water, they would not have much less resistance than water. Isaac Newton, Opticks.

   What I principally insist on, is due execution. Jonathan Swift.

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1. principally

   Principally refers to mainly or primarily; something that is of first importance or considered chiefly as the central or most significant element in a particular context. It can denote the main reason, source, cause, method, purpose or factor in a situation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Principallyadverb

   in a principal manner; primarily; above all; chiefly; mainly

How to pronounce Principally?

1. Alex

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Principally in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Principally in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Principally in a Sentence

1. Noel Francisco:

   Campaign statements are made by a private citizen before he takes the oath of office and before, under the Opinions Clause of the Constitution, receives the advice of his Cabinet, and that those are constitutionally significant acts that mark the fundamental transformation from being a private citizen to the embodiment of the executive branch, but I would also say here it doesn't matter, because, here, the statements that they principally rely on don't actually address the meaning of the proclamation itself. This is not a so-called Muslim ban. If it were, it would be the most ineffective Muslim ban that one could possibly imagine since not only does it exclude the vast majority of the Muslim world, it also omits three Muslim-majority countries that were covered by past orders, including Iraq, Chad and Sudan.

2. Max Kellerman:

   And it either holds in contempt the intelligence of people who hear it or else it’s just a stupid thing to say. … To say you must have respect for the office — Tiger, be clear. Are you saying that the office, therefore, confers respect onto its present temporary occupant ? No. Having respect for the office means principally, in my view, is the office holder should have respect for the office.

3. William Barr:

   The greatest danger to our free system is that the incumbent government use the apparatus of the state, principally the law enforcement agencies and the intelligence agencies, both to spy on political opponents, but also to use them in a way that could affect the outcome of the election.

4. William Schaffner:

   People were focused on classical underlying conditions, like heart disease, lung disease, diabetes -- I think that was principally the mindset of my colleagues.

5. Josh Billings:

   Laughing is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one spot.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Principally
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Principally
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Principally
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Principally