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Principally vs Chiefly - What's the difference?

principally | chiefly |

As adverbs the difference between principally and chiefly

is that principally is in a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter while chiefly is especially or primarily; above all.

As an adjective chiefly is

of, or relating to a chief.

principally

English

Adverb

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

    • 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