primarily

Etymology

primary + -ly

adv

  1. (focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost
    But now a study has shown that most cancers are primarily caused by bad luck rather than poor lifestyle choices or defective DNA. 2015-01-01, Sarah Knapton, “Most cancers are caused by bad luck not genes or lifestyle, say scientists”, in The Telegraph
    Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day. 2018-07-20, “Zika virus”, in World Health Organization
    Some Gold Cups are won primarily with class, others with stamina. 2019-03-15, Keith Melrose, “Our leading tipsters give their fancy for the Cheltenham Gold Cup”, in The Racing Post

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