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primary

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adjective

pri·​ma·​ry ˈprī-ˌmer-ē How to pronounce primary (audio)
ˈprī-mə-rē,
ˈprīm-rē How to pronounce primary (audio)
1
: first in order of time or development : primitive
the primary stage of civilization
the primary lesion of a disease
2
a
: of first rank, importance, or value : principal
the primary purpose
b
: basic, fundamental
security is a primary need
c
: of, relating to, or constituting the principal flight feathers of a bird's wing
d
: of or relating to agriculture, forestry, and the extractive industries or their products
e
: expressive of present or future time
primary tense
f
: of, relating to, or constituting the strongest of the three or four degrees of stress recognized by most linguists
the first syllable of basketball carries primary stress
3
a
: direct, firsthand
primary sources of information
b
: not derivable from other colors, odors, or tastes
c
: preparatory to something else in a continuing process
primary instruction
d
: of or relating to a primary school
primary education
e
: of or relating to a primary election
a primary candidate
f
: belonging to the first group or order in successive divisions, combinations, or ramifications
primary nerves
g
: directly derived from ores
primary metals
h
: of, relating to, or being the amino acid sequence in proteins
primary protein structure
4
: resulting from the substitution of one of two or more atoms or groups in a molecule
a primary amine
especially : being or characterized by a carbon atom having a bond to only one other carbon atom
5
: of, relating to, involving, or derived from primary meristem
primary tissue
primary growth
6
: of, relating to, or involved in the production of organic substances by green plants
primary productivity
7
: providing primary care
a primary physician

primary

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noun

plural primaries
1
: something that stands first in rank, importance, or value : fundamental
—usually used in plural
2
: the celestial body around which one or more other celestial bodies revolve
especially : the more massive usually brighter component of a binary star system
3
: one of the usually 9 or 10 strong flight feathers on the distal joint of a bird's wing see wing illustration
4
a
: primary color
b
: the sensation of seeing primary colors
5
a
: caucus
b
: an election in which qualified voters nominate or express a preference for a particular candidate or group of candidates for political office, choose party officials, or select delegates for a party convention
6
: the coil that is connected to the source of electricity in an induction coil or transformer

called also primary coil

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective The economy was the primary focus of the debate. The family is the primary social unit of human life. The primary function of our schools is to educate our young people. We just started our primary flight training. The book is based mainly on primary sources rather than secondary sources.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The potential windfall for homeless initiatives is a primary reason big-city Democratic mayors, such as Oakland’s Libby Schaaf, Long Beach’s Robert Garcia and Sacramento’s Darrell Steinberg, have backed Prop. 27. David K. Li, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Absent was any consensus on a new judge for the State Corporation Commission — the primary reason for the session — so lawmakers didn’t act. Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 That, rather than a disinterest among art historians or critical arguments about figurative work versus abstraction, as the show proposes, is the primary reason that his art slipped into obscurity. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Having a backup power generation source is typically not the primary reason that a homeowner would purchase a rooftop solar system, industry leaders say. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 Several of her colleagues in the housekeeping department quit, most citing low pay as a primary reason. Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 The Stroud to Smith-Njigba combo was the primary reason OSU was projected to rank among the nation’s elite teams. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 When asked why other gyms don't offer such programs, Wildcard director Amy Grining said insurance issues have historically been a primary reason. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2022 After more than two decades in Los Angeles, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are returning home to the U.K., with gun crimes in the U.S. being a primary reason. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Aug. 2022
Noun
The two frontrunners in the Republican primary are Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea and former CVS executive Helena Foulkes. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Riccitelli, who is the owner of Growing Tree Property Solutions in Exeter, R.I., faces Ashley Kalus, a businesswoman, in the Republican primary. Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Has there been any indication on which way Thiel is leaning in the Republican primary? Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Shrodes ran in the Republican primary for clerk of the circuit court but lost to Michelle Karczeski. Jason Fontelieu, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 Jarchow narrowly lost the Republican primary to Eric Toney. Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Blanchard, who finished second to Gov. Kay Ivey in the Republican primary, withdrew from the lawsuit. Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, 30 Aug. 2022 Kelly Schultz, Hogan's preferred candidate, lost the Republican primary this summer to Dan Cox, a far-right candidate endorsed by Trump. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2022 Seminole Commissioner Jay Zembower was forecast to win the Republican primary on Tuesday by defeating political newcomer Brittany Walker of Lake Mary. Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English primarye, primary "original, earliest," borrowed from Latin prīmārius "of the highest importance or station (of persons), first-rate, chief" (Late Latin, "original, lying at the beginning," Medieval Latin, "foremost, leading"), from prīmus "first, foremost, earliest, of first importance" + -ārius -ary entry 2 — more at prime entry 2

Noun

in part borrowed from Late Latin prīmārius "person leading, leader," noun derivative of Latin prīmārius "of the highest importance or station, chief, primary entry 1"; in part noun derivative of primary entry 1, or shortened from collocations with the adjective; (sense 5) shortened from primary election, earlier primary assembly, translation of French assemblée primaire

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of primary was in the 15th century

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