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