How to pronounce 'primary' and what is the meaning of 'primary'?
primary
adjective, noun
How to pronounce primary?
The word primary sounds like pri-ma-ry
/'praɪmɛri/
What is the definition of primary?
nouna preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
adjectiveof or being the essential or basic part
nounone of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing
nouncoil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit
Examples
- current through the primary coil induces current in the secondary coil
adjectivemost important element
Examples
- policemen were primary targets
noun(astronomy) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it
adjectivenot derived from or reducible to something else; basic
Examples
- a primary instinct
adjectiveof first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
Examples
- primary goals
- a primary effect
- primary sources
- a primary interest
What is the definition of 'primary'?
- Primary means first, most important, or main.
What are some synonyms of 'primary'?
- key
- chief
- principal
- main
- primary
- foremost
- leading
- dominant
- major
- central
What are some antonyms of 'primary'?
- secondary
- subordinate
- minor
- auxiliary
- additional
- incidental
What is the noun form of 'primary'?
- primary
What is the adverb form of 'primary'?
- primarily
What is the adjective form of 'primary'?
- primary
Is 'primary' a countable or uncountable noun?
- 'primary' is a countable noun.
What part of speech is 'primary'?
- 'primary' can be used as an adjective or a noun.
Can you give me an example sentence using the word 'primary'?
- The primary goal of the project is to increase revenue.
What is the origin of the word 'primary'?
- The word 'primary' comes from the Latin word 'primarius', meaning 'first in importance'. It entered English in the early 17th century.
