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PRYM-uh-see/ˈpraɪməsi/

Primacy is the state of being first in importance: primacy of the raw n, the primacy of cover. First (already in the dictionary) is everyday; adjectives will not fill a cell.

Meaning

The state of being first in importance (from first, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Give primacy to the raw n; adjectives will not fill the cell.”
• “First is already in this course. Main is already in this course. Adjectives are branding. A cell is a count. Put the number in; then keep the adjectives if the finding still stands.”

Good to know

First place; greatest importance. Everyday: first (already in the dictionary). Adjectives ≠ a filled n.

Near in meaning

priority, pre-eminence, first place

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