Primary Definition
primary
adjective
- of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary; "primary goals"; "a primary effect"; "primary sources"; "a primary interest"
- not derived from or reducible to something else; basic; "a primary instinct"
- most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"; "the master bedroom"; "a master switch"
- of or being the essential or basic part; "an elementary need for love and nurturing"
- of primary importance
noun
- a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
- one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing
- (astronomy) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it
- coil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit; "current through the primary coil induces current in the secondary coil"
"Primary" in song lyrics
See how primary is used in real songs:
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"I'm the type of guy that'll always be primary"
Chubb Rock + more — The Five Deadly Venoms -
"Knowledge is primary"
Downtown Science — Radioactive -
"With a cause to enlighten my people, that's primary"
Rascalz f/ Notch, Sazon Diamante — Crazy World
Words that rhyme with primary
Usage tips for "primary"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "primary" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for primary to find words that pair well.