Prime
Prime adjective - Highest in rank or authority.
Usage example: the prime strategist in the senator's presidential campaign
Secondary
Secondary adjective - Of little or less value or merit.
Usage example: we need to focus on getting the groceries bought and the rent paid—everything else is secondary
Nearby Words: second, secondarily
Both words in one sentence
- This is explained as a sort of secondary power that should ensure that immortals will be in their prime of life when their immortality activates.
- Of all people, Samus in Metroid Prime hunters gets this to an extent; having homing missiles instead of a secondary affinity weapon.
Source: Mechanically Unusual Class -
Depending on the item (or secondary,) it takes an excruciatingly long time to summon stuff, and all of their moves must be balanced, preventing any prime from being overpowered.
Source: Roleplay / The Omniverse
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