primary
From Latin 'primarius', meaning 'principal' or 'first'.
ADJ
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[/ˈpraɪ.mer.i/en-US]
Of first importance; main; chief. It can also mean first in order or time.
- The primary goal of this research is to find a cure for the disease. — The most important or main goal.
- Primary colors cannot be created by mixing other colors. — Basic or fundamental colors.
- Ensuring data security is a primary concern for the company. — A chief or most important concern.
NOUN
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[/ˈpraɪ.mer.i/en-US]
primario
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elemento principal
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concepto principal
untranslatable
(No direct equivalent concept in SPANISH)
Antonyms
after
A preliminary election in which voters nominate candidates for a subsequent general election. It can also refer to something that is first in importance, order, or rank, or a fundamental principle or basic element (often used in the plural, 'primaries').
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- The Democratic and Republican parties hold primaries to select their presidential nominees. — Preliminary elections to choose candidates.
- Before advancing, students must master the primaries of mathematics. — The fundamental principles or basic elements.
- She focused on the primary, delegating secondary tasks to her team. — The most important or essential thing.