Other Words for Primary

Primary Adjective Synonyms
youth, springtime, best years, heyday, pinnacle, acme, peak, zenith
Some people reach the prime of life at 60.

unmixed, unadulterated, pure, simple, rudimentary, fundamental, principal
The primary colours in art are red, yellow, blue.

best, foremost, chief, first-rate, first-class, choice, select, superior, pre-eminent, leading, ranking, predominant, unparalleled, matchless, peerless, noteworthy, outstanding, admirable, worthy, exceptional, excellent, extraordinary, exceptional
She is a prime example of the results of a modern education. Arthur is certainly a prime candidate for the position.

(make or get) ready, prepare, educate, teach, instruct, coach, train, tutor, drill
Has Sonia been fully primed to take over the chairmanship when Sir William steps down.

firsthand, direct, immediate
Bauxite is the primary source of aluminium ore.

original, fundamental, basic, elemental, elementary
The prime cause of scurvy is lack of fresh fruit and vegetables.

elementary, basic, rudimentary, fundamental
One of the primary lessons we are taught is consideration for others.

Primary Adverb Synonyms
first, prime, principal, chief, main, leading, pre-eminent, cardinal, fundamental, basic, essential, predominant, elementary, elemental, underlying
The primary reason I want to see you is to discuss your future with the company. The primary meaning of a word is given first.

earliest, first, original, initial, primitive, primeval, primordial, embryonic, germinal, beginning, ultimate
The primary source of life was possibly a sort of soup containing proteins and other molecules.

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Main / Essential / First / Select / Pure / Best / Simple / Coach / Worthy / Original / Chief

Primary Source

Entertainment / Literature / Primary Source: Literary scholars distinguish between primary sources, secondary sources, and educational resources. Students should also. To understand the difference, click here. MORE

Primary Cache

Technology / Computers / Primary Cache: Primary cache is the cache located closest to the CPU. Usually, primary cache is internal to the CPU, and secondary cache is external. Some early-model personal computers have CPU chips that don't con MORE

Primary Growth

Science / Biology / Primary Growth: Cells produced by an apical meristem. The growth a plant by the actions of apical meristems on the shoot and root apices in producing plant primary tisues. MORE

Primary Consumer

Science / Marine Biology / Primary Consumer: A heterotrophic, herbivorous organism that feeds directly on a primary producer. Urchins are a primary consumer as they feed on kelp. See also heterotroph, food chain; compare secondary consumer. MORE

Net Primary Productivity

Science / Marine Biology / Net Primary Productivity: Total primary production, minus the amount consumed in respiration MORE

Primary Meristems

Science / Biology / Primary Meristems: The apical meristems on the shoot and root apices in plants that produce plant primary tissues. MORE