priority — something that is regarded as more important than other things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is regarded as more important than other things
Pronunciation (IPA): /praɪˈɔːrəti/
Korean meaning: 우선순위, 우선권
Korean pronunciation: 프라이-오-러-티 (강세: 오)
Example Sentences
- My priority is sleeping, but my mom's priority is making me study.
- Health should be everyone's number one priority.
- The government needs to prioritize education and healthcare.
priority
NOUN//praɪˈɔːrəti//
something that is regarded as more important than other things
Emergency takes priority over routine care
Priority creates authority, even against the majority!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'prior' meaning 'first' or 'former', combined with the suffix '-ity' which forms abstract nouns. The word evolved through Old French 'priorite' to Middle English.
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📝Examples
“My priority is sleeping, but my mom's priority is making me study.”
“Health should be everyone's number one priority.”
“The government needs to prioritize education and healthcare.”
“Pizza delivery gets priority over homework - that's my life philosophy.”
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