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Expressly vs Principally - What's the difference?

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Expressly is a related term of principally.


As adverbs the difference between expressly and principally

is that expressly is in an expressive or explicit manner while principally is in a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.

expressly

English

Adverb

(head)
  • In an expressive or explicit manner.
    • We were expressly permitted to use the building.

    principally

    English

    Adverb

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