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British pronunciation/pɹˈa‍ɪməɹi/
American pronunciation/ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/

Definition & Meaning of "primary"

primary
01

having the most importance or influence

primary definition and meaning
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The primary reason for his success is his unwavering dedication to his craft.
In this debate, the primary argument revolves around economic sustainability.
Her primary responsibility as a teacher is to nurture and educate her students.
02

occurring earliest in time or development

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During the primary phase of the project, we focused on research.
In the primary stages of development, the software was prone to bugs.
The primary symptoms of the disease appeared within the first few days.
03

not derived from or reducible to something else; basic

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having the most essential function

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Water is a primary need for all living beings.
Safety is a primary concern when designing vehicles.
The primary goal of the project is to improve efficiency.
Primary
01

the main and longest feathers on a bird's wing that help it fly

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Owls rely on their primaries for silent nighttime flights.
Injured birds may struggle to fly without intact primaries.
Scientists study the structure of a primary to understand flight abilities.
02

a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen

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coil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit

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(astronomy) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it

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