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primmer

 

[ หˆprษชmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

educational term

A primer is an introductory textbook or a brief guide that provides fundamental information about a particular subject. It is often used in educational settings to help learners grasp the basic principles before diving deeper into more complex materials. Primers can cover a wide range of topics, including mathematics, science, and language arts. The term can also refer to a small book designed to teach reading, especially to young children. In essence, a primer serves as a useful starting point for students or individuals looking to build foundational knowledge.

Synonyms

guide, introduction, manual, textbook

Examples of usage

  • She bought a math primer for her first grader.
  • The primer on economics explained basic concepts.
  • He referred to the art primer before starting his painting project.

Translations

Translations of the word "primmer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น primeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฐเค‚เคญเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Primรคr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ awal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะฒะธะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierwszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใ‚คใƒžใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท primaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ primario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท birincil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ณธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prvotnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prvotnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ็บง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prvi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyrsta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปา“ะฐัˆา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birincil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ primario

Etymology

The word 'primer' originates from the Latin term 'primarium', which means 'first' or 'of the first importance'. The term evolved in Middle English into 'primer', referring initially to a religious text intended for teaching reading, especially to children. In the context of education, the usage of 'primer' as a teaching tool gained popularity in the 19th century as formalized education became more widespread. The modern definition has expanded to include various introductory texts or guides in diverse fields of study. The concept reflects the importance of foundational knowledge as a stepping stone for more advanced understanding.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,012, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.