prima
ˈpraɪmə
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Definition of prima - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
importanceRaremost important or leading in a groupRare
  • She played the prima role in the ballet.
chief primary
2.
qualityRareof the highest quality or valueRare
  • The restaurant is known for its prima ingredients.
excellent superior
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Expressions with prima

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self-important and demanding person
He acted like a prima donna during the meeting.
based on first impression; apparent without deeper analysis
His prima facie innocence was later questioned.
evidence sufficient to establish a fact unless disproved
The document served as prima facie evidence of ownership.
act like a diva or prima donna
She tends to be prima donnaish when things don't go her way.
demanding special treatment
He was acting prima donnaish, expecting everyone to cater to his needs.
legal situation with enough evidence to go to trial
The judge found a prima facie case against the defendant.

Origin of prima

Latin, primus (first)

Terms with prima included in their meaning

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behavior
act like a diva or prima donna

Examples of prima in a sentence

  • The prima objective is to complete the project on time.
  • Their wine selection is absolutely prima.
  • She wore a dress made of prima fabric.

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  1. French:principal, excellent, ...
  2. German:hauptsächlich, erstklassig, ...
  3. Italian:principale, eccellente, ...
  4. Spanish:principal, excelente, ...
  5. Portuguese:principal, excelente, ...
  6. Chinese:首要的, 顶级的, ...
  7. Japanese:主役の, 最高の, ...
  8. Arabic:رَئِيسِيّ, فَاخِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָאשִׁי, מְשֻׁבָּח, ...
  10. Russian:главный, высшего качества, ...
  11. Ukrainian:провідний, першокласний, ...
  12. Hindi:मुख्य, उत्तम, ...
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