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Definition of primarily

primarily

/praɪˈmer.əl.i/
pri · mar · i · ly
Adjective:primary
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• adverb

1

For the most part; mainly or chiefly.

Example

"The organization relies primarily on donations from local businesses to fund its community programs."

2

In the first place; originally or initially.

Example

"The building was primarily designed as a warehouse before being converted into a modern art gallery."

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• Rhymes for primarily

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primacy
primal
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primate
primavera

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the adjective 'primary' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin 'primarius' ('of the first rank, chief, principal'), from 'primus' ('first').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Primarily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/primarily
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