primacy — the fact of being first in time, order, position, or importance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fact of being first in time, order, position, or importance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpraɪməsi/
Example Sentences
- My cat believes in the primacy of napping over all other activities.
- The company lost its primacy in the smartphone market to newer competitors.
- In his household, pizza holds primacy over all other dinner options.
primacy
NOUN[/ˈpraɪməsi/]
the fact of being first in time, order, position, or importance
a determined athlete breaks through the finish line ribbon with arms raised in victory. The runner's foot touches the ground just ahead of the second-place competitor who reaches desperately forward. The first-place position establishes the winner's superiority over all other racers. This moment of crossing first determines who will receive the championship title and recognition. Other runners trail behind in clearly secondary positions, showing the gap between first place and everyone else. Race officials and spectators cheer from the sidelines, focusing their attention on the primary winner. the fact of being first in position and importance above all others
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'primatus' meaning 'first rank or position,' derived from 'primus' meaning 'first.' The word entered English through Old French, carrying the sense of being foremost or most important.
Breakdown
prim- (first) + -acy (state or quality of being)
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📝Examples
“My cat believes in the primacy of napping over all other activities.”
“The company lost its primacy in the smartphone market to newer competitors.”
“In his household, pizza holds primacy over all other dinner options.”
“The primacy of human rights is enshrined in the constitution.”
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