Definitions for primarily
praɪˈmɛər ə li, -ˈmɛr-, ˈpraɪ mɛr ə li, -mər ə-pri·mar·i·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"

2. primarily, in the first placeadverb

   of primary import

   "this is primarily a question of economics"; "it was in the first place a local matter"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. primarilyadverb

   Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

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

1. Primarilyadverb

   Originally; in the first intention; in the first place.

   Etymology: from primary.

   In fevers, where the heart primarily suffereth, we apply medicines unto the wrists. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

   These considerations so exactly suiting the parable of the wedding-supper to this spiritual banquet of the gospel, if it does not primarily, and in its first design, intend it; yet certainly it may, with greater advantage of resemblance, be applied to it, than to any other duty. Robert South, Sermons.

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1. primarily

   Primarily generally means mainly, principally, or for the most part. It is used to denote that something is of first importance or serves as the chief focus or primary element in a particular context or situation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Primarilyadverb

   in a primary manner; in the first place; in the first place; in the first intention; originally

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'primarily' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3157

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'primarily' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4184

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'primarily' in Adverbs Frequency: #240

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce primarily?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say primarily in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of primarily in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of primarily in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of primarily in a Sentence

1. Govind Bisht:

   These trees, such as oak, rhododendron and the kharsu (an endemic species), are primarily responsible for groundwater recharging, but they are fast vanishing, being cut, whether for timber or for so-called 'developmental works' such as roads or tourist resorts.

2. Albert Einstein:

   Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarily based on mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts of justice and police.

3. John Babcock:

   On my drive home, I probably pass seven or eight manufacturers that have one of our products outside their shipping dock door and it's primarily because they don't want drivers entering their building for deliveries.

4. Neville Kiser:

   I actually liked it, but the Sundance context is weird. There were so many people in the audience scoffing and sneering. They are forgetting they are watching a movie targeted primarily to teenage boys. I’m sure those 15-year-old boys, and hopefully girls, will like it too.

5. Govind Bisht:

   These trees, such as oak, rhododendron and the kharsu (an endemic species), are primarily responsible for groundwater recharging, but they are fast vanishing, being cut, whether for timber or for so-called ‘developmental works’ such as roads or tourist resorts.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=primarily
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Primarily
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=primarily
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primarily
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=primarily