Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
primacy
Noun
/ˈpraɪməsi/

Definition
The state of being first or most important.

Examples
- In the debate over environmental policies, the primacy of scientific evidence cannot be overlooked.
- The primacy of the company’s mission statement guided its decision-making process.

Meaning
Primacy refers to the condition of being primary or of greatest importance. It indicates a sense of superiority or precedence over others.

Synonyms
- precedence
- supremacy
- priority