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principally

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/ˈprɪnsɪpəli/ · prin-ci-pal-ly

For the most part; mainly.

Meanings

adverbformal

For the most part; mainly.

زیادہ تر؛ خاص طور پر۔

خاص طور پر

Khaas tor par

Synonyms

mainlymostlyprimarilyزیادہ تراکثرمین

Antonyms

secondarilymarginallyminimallyثانوی طور پرادنیٰ طور پرکم حد تک

Common Collocations

  • principally concerned
  • principally focused
  • principally involved

Example Sentences

The project was principally funded by private donations.

یہ پروجیکٹ خاص طور پر نجی عطیات سے مالی مدد حاصل کیا گیا تھا۔

Yeh project khaas tor par niji atyat se mali madad hasil kiya gaya tha.

The report is principally about climate change.

یہ رپورٹ خاص طور پر موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے بارے میں ہے۔

Yeh report khaas tor par mausamiati tabdeeli ke bare mein hai.

I am principally interested in modern literature.

میں خاص طور پر جدید ادب میں دلچسپی رکھتا ہوں۔

Main khaas tor par jadid adab mein dilchaspi rakhta hun.

Easily Confused With

principle:Principally is an adverb indicating main importance, whereas principle is a noun referring to a fundamental truth or proposition.

Word Family

principle
nounاصول
principal
adjectiveپرنسپل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'principal' as the main and 'principally' as how we say 'mainly'.

Visualize a principal standing at the head of a class, emphasizing the main points.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کسی چیز کی اصل بات کو سمجھنا ہی حقیقت کو جاننا ہے۔

Kisi cheez ki asal baat ko samajhna hi haqeeqat ko jaan-na hai.

Understanding the core of something is knowing the truth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "principalis" — chief, foremost

First known use: 15th century

The word 'principally' comes from Latin 'principalis,' which means chief or foremost, indicating importance or primary significance.