Pri"ma*ri*ly (?), adv. In a primary manner; in the first place; in the
first place; in the first intention; originally.
Pri"ma*ri*ness, n. The quality or state of being primary, or first in
time, in act, or in intention. Norris.
Pri"ma*ry (?), a. [L. primarius, fr. primus first: cf. F. primaire. See
Prime, a., and cf. Premier, Primero.] 1. First in order of time or
development or in intention; primitive; fundamental; original.
The church of Christ, in its primary institution.
Bp. Pearson.
These I call original, or primary, qualities of body.
Locke.
2. First in order, as being preparatory to something higher; as,
primary assemblies; primary schools.
3. First in dignity or importance; chief; principal; as, primary
planets; a matter of primary importance.