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Principally vs Basically - What's the difference?

principally | basically |

As adverbs the difference between principally and basically

is that principally is in a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter while basically is in a fundamental, essential or basic manner.

principally

English

Adverb

(-)
  • In a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.

    • basically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • in a fundamental, essential or basic manner
    • They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a car.