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Principally vs Predominantly - What's the difference?

principally | predominantly | Synonyms |

Predominantly is a synonym of principally.



As adverbs the difference between principally and predominantly

is that principally is in a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter while predominantly is in a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.

principally

English

Adverb

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

    • 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