All Definitions for Primary
Below are all the dictionary definitions of primary:
1First or earliest in a group or series.
2Main
3Principal
4Chief
5Placed ahead of others.
6Earliest formed
7Fundamental.
8Illustrating, possessing, or characterized by, some quality or property in the first degree
9Having undergone the first stage of substitution or replacement.
10Relating to the place where a disorder or disease started to occur.
11Relating to day-to-day care provided by health professionals such as nurses, general practitioners, dentists etc.
12A primary election
13A preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party, or the first round of a two-round election.
14The first year of grade school.
15A base or fundamental component
16Something that is irreducible.
17The most massive component of a gravitationally bound system, such as a planet in relation to its satellites.
18A primary school.
19Any flight feather attached to the manus (hand) of a bird.
20A primary colour.
21The first stage of a thermonuclear weapon, which sets off a fission explosion to help trigger a fusion reaction in the weapon's secondary stage.
22A radar return from an aircraft (or other object) produced solely by the reflection of the radar beam from the aircraft's skin, without additional information from the aircraft's transponder.
23The primary site of a disease
24The original location or source of the disease.
25A directly driven inductive coil, as in a transformer or induction motor that is magnetically coupled to a secondary.
26To challenge (an incumbent sitting politician) for their political party's nomination to run for re-election, through running a challenger campaign in a primary election, especially one that is more ideologically extreme.
27To take part in a primary election.
Frequently Asked Questions
What words rhyme with primary?
Words like extraordinary, contemporary, contrary, sanctuary, solitary rhyme with primary. These words share similar ending sounds and can be used to create rhythm in poetry and songs.
How many rhymes does primary have?
We have identified 20 rhymes for primary in our database. English has many words with similar ending sounds.
Can I use these rhymes in songwriting?
Most rhymes listed here are suitable for songwriting and poetry. Consider syllable count and stress pattern for the best musical fit.
About rhymes for primary
Finding the right rhyme for primary helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "First or earliest in a group or series.", primary has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Extraordinary is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Contemporary works well in formal or poetic contexts. Contrary is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for primary, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.