Primer: meaning, definitions and examples

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primer

 

[ หˆprษชmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education

A primer is a book that covers the basics of a subject, typically used for beginners.

Synonyms

guide, handbook, introduction.

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Word Description / Examples
primer

This is a repeated word, already explained above.

introduction

Used for a preliminary or opening section of a subject or book. It provides a broad overview without going into detail.

  • The introduction to psychology course was really helpful.
  • The book's introduction gave a summary of what was to come.
guide

A source of general information, instructions, or directions. It can cover various topics and be used at different expertise levels.

  • He bought a travel guide to help plan their vacation.
  • The user guide explained how to set up the new software.
handbook

A comprehensive manual that provides detailed information and instructions on a specific subject or task. It's often referred to in professional or technical contexts.

  • Every new employee received a handbook detailing company policies.
  • The car's handbook contains all the maintenance information.

Examples of usage

  • A primer on computer programming
  • She read a primer on gardening before starting her new hobby

Translations

Translations of the word "primer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exemplo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคพเคนเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beispiel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ contoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะบะปะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przykล‚ad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพ‹ (ใ‚Œใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exemple

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ejemplo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถrnek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ (ye)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซุงู„ (mithal)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญklad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญklad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพ‹ๅญ (lรฌzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ primer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฆmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรผmunษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ejemplo

Etymology

The word 'primer' originated from the Latin word 'primarius', meaning 'of the first rank'. In English, it was initially used to refer to a prayer book that contained the basic elements of the Christian faith. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any introductory book or text that covers the fundamentals of a subject.

See also: primacy, primate, prime, primitive.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,292, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.