Definition of primarily
1 : for the most part : chiefly has now become primarily a residential town — S. P. B. Mais
2 : in the first place : originally
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Examples of primarily in a Sentence
the university was primarily an agricultural college when it was founded over two centuries ago
ketchup is primarily made from tomatoes
First Known Use of primarily
1601
PRIMARILY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of primarily for English Language Learners
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—used to indicate the main purpose of something, reason for something, etc.
PRIMARILY Defined for Kids
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