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Meaning of "primer" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PRIMER

Via Anglo-Norman from Medieval Latin primārius ( liber) a first (book), from Latin prīmāriusprimary.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PRIMER

primer  [ˈpraɪmə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRIMER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Primer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PRIMER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Primer

Primer may refer to: ▪ Primer, a cream or lotion applied before another cosmetic to improve coverage and lengthen the amount of time the cosmetic lasts on the face ▪ Primer, such as the Berdan or Boxer primer; the percussion cap for centerfire ammunition ▪ Primer, a device on some petrol engines used to prime the engine with gasoline before starting it ▪ Primer, a nucleic acid strand that serves as a starting point for DNA replication ▪ Primer, a coating applied to a surface to prepare it for paint or another coating or adhesive ▪ Primer, a textbook used in primary education to teach the alphabet and other basic subjects ▪ Book of hours, a medieval illuminated manuscript ▪ Explosive primer, a small explosive device also known as a blasting cap ▪ Great primer, a font size of 18 points ▪ Primer-E Primer, software for statistical analysis of ecological data ▪ Trap primer, a plumbing device or valve that adds water to traps...

Definition of primer in the English dictionary

The definition of primer in the dictionary is an introductory text, such as a school textbook.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRIMER


arapaima
ˌærəˈpaɪmə
climber
ˈklaɪmə
cyma
ˈsaɪmə
dimer
ˈdaɪmə
excimer
ˈɛkˌsaɪmə
first-timer
ˌfɜːstˈtaɪmə
Hochheimer
ˈhɒkˌhaɪmə
jemima
dʒəˈmaɪmə
Maritimer
ˈmærɪˌtaɪmə
Oppenheimer
ˈɒpənˌhaɪmə
rhinophyma
ˌraɪnəʊˈfaɪmə
rhymer
ˈraɪmə
rimer
ˈraɪmə
self-timer
ˌsɛlfˈtaɪmə
sima
ˈsaɪmə
timer
ˈtaɪmə
trimer
ˈtraɪmə
tryma
ˈtraɪmə
two-timer
ˈtuːˌtaɪmə
weisenheimer
ˈwaɪzənˌhaɪmə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRIMER

prime factor
prime focus
prime meridian
prime minister
prime ministerial
prime ministership
prime ministry
prime mover
prime number
prime rate
prime time
prime vertical
prime-time
primely
primeness
primero
primers
primeur
primeval
primevally

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRIMER

aimer
claimer
dendrimer
disclaimer
dulcimer
egg timer
Gordimer
great primer
Horkheimer
Latimer
long primer
lorimer
maimer
Mortimer
old-timer
part-timer
pilgrimer
proclaimer
reclaimer
Rudesheimer

Synonyms and antonyms of primer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «primer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRIMER

Find out the translation of primer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of primer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «primer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

底漆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

imprimación
570 millions of speakers

English

primer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्राइमर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التمهيدي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грунтовка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cartilha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কার্তুজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

apprêt
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Primer
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grundierung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プライマー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프라이머
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Primer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mồi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அறிமுகம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धर्मशिक्षणाचे पहिले पुस्तक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

astar boya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Primer
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podkład
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грунтовка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

grund
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αστάρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

grondlaag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

primer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

primer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of primer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRIMER»

The term «primer» is very widely used and occupies the 3.571 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRIMER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about primer

EXAMPLES

2 QUOTES WITH «PRIMER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word primer.
1
Jimmy Haslam
There is no primer for being an NFL owner. It is learn-as-you-go.
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Francia Raisa
My eyelashes are divas, so they will like a mascara brand one week or for a month, and then they'll just stop working for it. I go back and forth between Maybelline and Cover Girl, and then I carry around a primer, too.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRIMER»

Discover the use of primer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to primer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Primer on Postmodernism
Scholarly yet accessible to all, this volume is an indispensable guide for understanding contemporary Western culture."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Stanley James Grenz, 1996
2
A Primer of Mathematical Writing: Being a Disquisition on ...
This book is about writing in the professional mathematical environment. While the book is nominally about writing, it's also about how to function in the mathematical profession.
Steven George Krantz, 1997
3
Thinking in Systems: A Primer
While readers will learn the conceptual tools and methods of systems thinking, the heart of the book is grander than methodology.
Donella H. Meadows, Diana Wright, 2009
4
A Primer of Real Functions
Revised edition of a classic Carus monograph with a new chapter on integration and its applications.
Ralph P. Boas, Harold P. Boas, 1996
5
A Primer of Modern Standard Hindi
Supplemental materials in this book include graded reading passages, a guide to further study in Hindi, and Hindi English glossary.
Michael C. Shapiro, 1989
6
C++ Primer
This book is a proven tutorial for those new to C++, an authoritative discussion of core C++ concepts and techniques, and a valuable resource for experienced programmers, especially those eager to see C++11 enhancements illuminated.
Stanley Lippman, Josée Lajoie, Barbara Moo, 2012
7
A Linear Systems Primer
Based on a streamlined presentation of the authors’ successful work Linear Systems, this textbook provides an introduction to systems theory with an emphasis on control.
Panos J. Antsaklis, Anthony N. Michel, 2007
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A Primer of Nonlinear Analysis
This is an elementary and self-contained introduction to nonlinear functional analysis and its applications, especially in bifurcation theory.
Antonio Ambrosetti, Giovanni Prodi, 1995
9
The Robotics Primer
A broadly accessible introduction to robotics that spans the most basic concepts and the most novel applications; for students, teachers, and hobbyists.
Maja J. Matarić, 2007
10
A Primer on Determinism
'this book makes a useful contribution to the subject as a whole. It is well worth reading' Dabid Bohm, Dept. of Physics, Birbeck College
John Earman, 1986

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRIMER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term primer is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Dallas Cowboys 2015 Camp Primer
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 4: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys on the field warmups before a game against the Chicago ... «NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, Jul 15»
2
A primer on Raleigh's remapping process
Use this interactive map (link below) to search any address in Raleigh and see how it will be affected by the rezoning. | City of Raleigh. «News & Observer, Jul 15»
3
ASU Football Opponent Primer: Colorado Buffaloes
On Oct. 10, ASU will face its third Pac-12 South foe in a row when the Sun Devils host Colorado. Here is an introductory profile of the Buffaloes. «House of Sparky, Jul 15»
4
Football coaches receive primer on practicing like pros
Long-time TV executive Terry O'Neil used to pay attention to ratings points. These days he's interested in more alarming numbers. Speaking at ... «Greenville News, Jul 15»
5
Ramos lanza oficialmente su primer smartphone Onemos MOS1
SHENZHEN, China, 27 de julio de 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sin miedo y más allá del infinito – en el evento de lanzamiento del nuevo producto ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
6
2015 Barclays Center Classic: Primer And Bracket Guess
As the college basketball offseason—and summer—drags on, scheduling news provides fans with a little taste of what's to come between ... «Blogging the Bracket, Jul 15»
7
Kickoff: Sporting Kansas City vs. Houston Dynamo Match Primer
Houston Dynamo Match Primer. By Ben Gartland @BenG_Sports on Jul 27, 2015, 8:00a +. Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports. Sporting KC welcome back the ... «The Blue Testament, Jul 15»
8
Jacksonville Jaguars 2015 training camp schedule, primer
The Jaguars open their 2015 NFL training camp this week and there are a plethora of stories to keep up with as the team try to finally put ... «Big Cat Country, Jul 15»
9
10 Degrees: A trade deadline primer, with the Royals going all in …
Not long ago, the Kansas City Royals never would've dreamed of making a trade like the one Sunday that netted them Johnny Cueto, the sort ... «Yahoo Sports, Jul 15»
10
Money matters: a Capital Markets Union primer
Money matters: a Capital Markets Union primer. BY Zeke Turner. Low-profile ..... Money matters: a Capital Markets Union primer. Low-profile ... «Politico, Jul 15»

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