Definition of Primacy
Primacy
pri·ma·cy
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The state of being first in order, time, or importance.
e.g. The company's primacy in the market was challenged by new competitors.
(noun)
(psychology) the state of having been introduced to someone/something earlier, describing an object, especially in the context of it being more likely to be remembered;
e.g. These stimuli are subject to the primacy effect, and are thus retained in the memory for longer.
Translate this Word
Select a language from the dropdown and click "Translate Now" to see this word in your preferred language.
Similar Words
Opposite Words
Related Words
Comments
