primary
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British pronunciation
/ˈpraɪməri/

Definition & Meaning of "primary"in English

primary
01

having the most importance or influence

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The primary reason for his success is his unwavering dedication to his craft.
02

occurring earliest in time or development

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During the primary phase of the project, we focused on research.
03

not influenced or derived from something else

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Primary sources of information include original documents, such as letters or diaries.
04

having the most essential function

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Water is a primary need for all living beings.
05

having to do with the education of children between the ages of about five and eleven

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She works as a primary teacher, teaching young children in their early years of school.
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indicating the basic healthcare provided by doctors, nurses, and other professionals for everyday health needs

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A primary care physician helps manage preventive health and treats everyday illnesses.
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referring to a compound that has undergone the initial stage of chemical substitution, where one atom or group replaces another

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A primary alcohol has a hydroxyl group attached to a carbon that is connected to only one other carbon atom.
Primary
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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.
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an election held to choose candidates for a subsequent election, often within a political party

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The primary determined the party's nominee for the presidential race.
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the main coil in an electrical transformer, typically responsible for receiving the input voltage

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The primary of the transformer is responsible for the input current.
04

a central celestial body, such as a planet or star, that is orbited by a smaller object, like a moon or satellite

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Earth is the primary for the Moon, which orbits it.
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a color that cannot be made by mixing other colors, such as red, blue, or yellow

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She learned how secondary colors are formed from the primaries.
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a geologic period from around 541 to 252 million years ago

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Fossils from the Primary reveal a diverse range of early life forms.
to primary
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to challenge a current officeholder for a political position

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She decided to primary the senator in the next election.
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