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Core function
Mostly or to a substantial extent, though not necessarily entirely.
Example
The decline was in large part caused by habitat loss.
in large part
/ɪn lɑːdʒ pɑːt/ · in larj PARTdegree phrase
Mostly or to a substantial extent, though not necessarily entirely.
Use in large part to express this relationship precisely: mostly or to a substantial extent, though not necessarily entirely.
What in large part Really Means
The word becomes easier to use when its closely related senses are separated and compared.
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Scope in a sentence
Use this expression in its normal grammatical frame so the relationship between the surrounding ideas remains explicit.
Example
In large part, the two accounts agree on the sequence of events.
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Analytical effect
It tells the reader how to interpret the timing, scope, evidence, contrast, condition, or consequence in the statement.
Example
The apparent difference reflects, in large part, the use of different baselines.
Use in large part Naturally
Notice how the surrounding noun or clause reveals the exact shade of meaning.
The decline was in large part caused by habitat loss.
In large part, the two accounts agree on the sequence of events.
The apparent difference reflects, in large part, the use of different baselines.
Precision Matters
In large part overlaps with several common words, but each carries a different emphasis.
in large part
vs.Means mostly or to a substantial extent, though not necessarily entirely.
for the most part
Means mostly or generally, while allowing limited exceptions.
in large part
vs.Means mostly or to a substantial extent, though not necessarily entirely.
by and large
Means generally or for the most part, while allowing exceptions.
in large part
vs.Means mostly or to a substantial extent, though not necessarily entirely.
more often than not
Means usually or in a majority of cases, while allowing exceptions.
in large part
vs.Means mostly or to a substantial extent, though not necessarily entirely.
in general
Means state what is broadly or usually true while allowing possible exceptions.
Test in large part in Context
Rainfall explains most, but not all, of the recovery.
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The region's recovery is ___ attributable to the return of seasonal rainfall, though policy changes also helped.