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Eminently vs Principally - What's the difference?

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Eminently is a related term of principally.


As adverbs the difference between eminently and principally

is that eminently is in an eminent or prominent manner while principally is in a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.

eminently

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • in an eminent or prominent manner
  • to a great degree; notably, highly
    • Everyone supported the nominee because she was eminently qualified.
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    principally

    English

    Adverb

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