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Predominantly vs Chiefly - What's the difference?

predominantly | chiefly |

As adverbs the difference between predominantly and chiefly

is that predominantly is in a predominant manner most commonly or frequently by a large margin while chiefly is (focus) especially or primarily; above all.

As an adjective chiefly is

of, or relating to a chief.

predominantly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
    • The membership is predominantly elderly, 90% are over age 60.
  • *
    • Both groups are predominantly confined to areas with warm to tropical climates

    Synonyms

    * primarily * principally

    chiefly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (focus) especially or primarily; above all
  • (focus) mainly or principally; almost entirely

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • of, or relating to a chief
    • English focus adverbs