primary

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: pri-ma-ry (3)
English Definition

Of chief importance; principal; earliest in time or order.

Example Sentence

Our primary concern is the safety of the children.

US IPA /ˈpraɪmeri/
UK IPA /ˈpraɪməri/

Synonyms

main chief principal basic fundamental

Antonyms

secondary minor subordinate