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primary

adjective/pɾi.ˈma.ɾju/medium

pri·má·rio

Definition

Occupying the first place in importance, order, or time; fundamental, main.
Red, blue, and yellow are primary colours.
The primary sector of the economy includes farming.
Common collocations
primary educationprimary colourprimary sectorprimary objective

Etymology

Do latim 'primarius' ('de primeira ordem, principal').

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