Predominantly vs. Primarily — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Predominantly and Primarily
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Predominantly
Having the most importance, influence, or force
The predominant theory in the field.
Primarily
For the most part; mainly
Around 80 per cent of personal computers are used primarily for word processing
Predominantly
Most common or conspicuous; main or prevalent
"Egrets, gulls and small mammals are the predominant wildlife on the island these days" (Dan McCoubrey).
Primarily
Chiefly; mainly
A scholastic program primarily for seniors.
A primarily middle-class neighborhood.
Predominantly
In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
The membership is predominantly elderly, 90% are over age 60.
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Primarily
At first; originally.
Predominantly
In a predominant manner.
Primarily
(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost
Predominantly
Much greater in number or influence;
The patients are predominantly indigenous
Primarily
In a primary manner; in the first place; in the first place; in the first intention; originally.
Primarily
For the most part;
He is mainly interested in butterflies
Primarily
Of primary import;
This is primarily a question of economics
It was in the first place a local matter
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