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

How to pronounce primarily?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   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. Georges Clémenceau:

   A mans life is interesting primarily when he has failedI well know. For its a sign that he tried to surpass himself.

2. Phoenix Kalen at Societe Generale:

   Current pressures on RUB are primarily geopolitics-driven, considering the context of supportive emerging market sentiment and stabilizing oil prices, market participants are anxious regarding the extent of the Western backlash against Russia in response to the government’s crackdown on protests by Navalny supporters.

3. Michael Collins:

   I said 'hey, Houston, I've got the world in my window,' and the world is about the size of your thumbnail if you hold it out arm's length in front of you. The whole focus of your attention goes into this little thing out there. It's in a black void, which makes its colors even more impressive. Primarily, you get the blue of the oceans, the white of the clouds, you get a little streak of tan that we call continents, but they're not that noticeable. It just looks glorious.

4. George Wittemyer:

   Their world is primarily olfactory, the sensitivity is recognized as being unparalleled.

5. Horace Hobbs:

   But we do expect some real solid demand growth this year, primarily in gasoline.

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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