primarily

Definition

Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost.

Etymology

From primary + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "But now a study has shown that most cancers are primarily caused by bad luck rather than poor lifestyle choices or defective DNA."
• "Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day."