Principally - English meaning

adverb

In the most essential respects; fundamentally.

Usage examples:

We started from a basically simple idea

adverb

Used when referring to the main or most important characteristic or feature of something

Usage examples:

Basically, (= the most important thing is that) they want a lot more information about the project …

adverb

Mainly.

Usage examples:

He is remembered chiefly for his organ sonatas

adverb

To a great extent; on the whole; mostly.

Usage examples:

He was soon arrested, largely through the efforts of tom poole

adverb

To a great degree, or generally

Usage examples:

My advice was largely ignored., his early novels went largely unnoticed.

adverb

More than anything else.

Usage examples:

He is mainly concerned with fiction

adverb

Usually, or to a large degree

Usage examples:

The group is mainly made up of young people.

adverb

As regards the greater part or number.

Usage examples:

The culprits are mostly, but not exclusively, male

adverb

In large degree or amount

Usage examples:

The story seemed to be mostly true., the group is mostly teenagers, with a few younger children.

adverb

Mainly; for the most part.

Usage examples:

It is predominantly a coastal bird

adverb

Mostly or mainly

Usage examples:

A predominantly muslim community, she is predominantly a dancer, but she also sings.

adverb

Another term for predominantly.