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Meanings of Primary

Adjective

  • First or earliest in a group, like primary school comes before secondary school.
  • Main or most important.

Verb

  • To take part in a primary election, which is a special vote to choose a candidate.

Noun

  • The first year of grade school, where young children start learning.
  • A primary school, which is a school for young children.

Explanation of the word: Primary

Primary means the first or most important thing. Like the first color you learn, which is red!

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Translations for the word: Primary

hindi
प्राथमिक (Prathamik)

Prathamik

प्राथमिक (Prathamik)

Prathamik

मुख्य (Mukhya)

Mukhya

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Primary

What does 'primary' mean?
The word 'primary' means something that is the most important or first in order. For example, primary colors are the main colors that can be mixed to make other colors.
How do you pronounce 'primary'?
You pronounce 'primary' like this: pry-mary.
What is the origin of the word 'primary'?
The word 'primary' comes from the Latin word 'primarius', which means 'first' or 'of the first rank'.
What is the meaning of 'primary' in Kannada?
The word 'primary' in Kannada is 'ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ' (Prāthamika).