primary

[ˈpraɪməri]

primary Definition

• 1. of chief importance; principal
• 2. first in order of importance; main
• 3. relating to education for children between the ages of about five and eleven years

Using primary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "primary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The primary goal is to increase sales.

• Example

  The primary reason for his success is hard work.

• Example

  The primary colors are red, blue, and yellow.

• Example

  She teaches at a primary school.

primary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for primary

• main
• chief
• principal
• leading
• dominant

Antonyms for primary

• secondary
• minor
• subordinate

Phrases with primary

• primary care

  medical care provided by a general practitioner or family doctor

  Example

  Primary care is essential for maintaining good health.

• primary election

  an election held to choose a candidate to run in the final election

  Example

  The primary election is an important step in the political process.

• primary source

  an original document or record that provides firsthand information about a topic

  Example

  Historians rely on primary sources to understand the past.

Origins of primary

from Latin 'primarius', meaning 'of the first rank'

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Summary: primary in Brief

The term 'primary' [ˈpraɪməri] refers to something of chief importance or first in order of importance. It can describe a goal, reason, color, or education level, as in 'She teaches at a primary school.' 'Primary' extends into phrases like 'primary care,' referring to medical attention from a general practitioner, and 'primary source,' denoting original documents or records.