primarily
/ˈpɹaɪ.mə.ɹə.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Của bản chất chính hoặc trung tâm, trước hết và trên hết
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Adverb
Examples
The idea of fitting a crane to an engine for shunting duties, primarily in works yards, appears to have originated with the North London Railway engine in 1872.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “primarily” mean?
Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost.
Is “primarily” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.