Associations to the word «Primacy»

Wiktionary

PRIMACY, noun. The state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, etc., hence, excellency; supremacy.
PRIMACY, noun. The office, rank, or character of a primate; the chief ecclesiastical station or dignity in a national church; the office or dignity of an archbishop; as, the primacy of England.
PRIMACY EFFECT, noun. The increased ability to remember the first items in a list
PRIMACY EFFECTS, noun. Plural of primacy effect

Dictionary definition

PRIMACY, noun. The state of being first in importance.

Wise words

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