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primary (프라이-머-리 (강세: 프라이)) — of chief importance; principal

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: of chief importance; principal

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpraɪmeri/

Korean meaning: 주요한, 기본적인, 1차적인

Korean pronunciation: 프라이-머-리 (강세: 프라이)

Example Sentences

  • My primary goal is to eat pizza every day without gaining weight.
  • The primary ingredient in happiness is good friends and good food.
  • Her primary talent is making everyone laugh, even during exams.

primary

ADJECTIVE

//ˈpraɪmeri//

of chief importance; principal

primary concept
💡 Concept

Safety is the primary concern during the mission.

primary mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

The primary route was faster than all the alternatives. (FIRST + MOST IMPORTANT = PRIMARY)

primary rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Write the primary goal in your diary and make it your priority.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpraɪmeri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpraɪməri/

🌳Etymology

Rootprim-
Suffix--ary

Origin

From Latin 'primarius' meaning 'of the first rank or importance,' derived from 'primus' meaning 'first.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe something of chief importance.

🎵Rhyme

summarytemporarynecessarysecondary
summary
temporary
necessary
secondary

🔗Collocations

primary school
primary source
primary concern
primary purpose
primary color
primary care
primary election

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My primary goal is to eat pizza every day without gaining weight.”

“The primary ingredient in happiness is good friends and good food.”

😄 Fun example

“Her primary talent is making everyone laugh, even during exams.”

“Education should be the primary focus of government spending.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

mainchiefprincipalfundamentalessential

Antonyms

secondaryminorsubsidiary

Related

primeprimitiveprioritypremier

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