firstness
- noun
- /ˈfɜrstnəs/
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primacía
- In the competition, everyone was striving for firstness rather than settling for second place.
Examples
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The firstness of her discovery was recognized by the scientific community.
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Her firstness in the competition was a remarkable achievement.
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Philosophers have debated the meaning of firstness in relation to existence and experience.
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The concept of firstness is essential in many cultures.
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The firstness of her achievement in the race was celebrated by all the spectators.
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Winning the championship exemplified his firstness in the field of sports.
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In this art competition, the judges valued the firstness of originality over technique.
Synonyms
831
3.7
A thing you think is more important and should be done first
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1.7
The first and most important person or thing in a list
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2.1
The top position in a competition or race
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6.4
Being more important and put before others
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8.0
A state of being more important than other things or people
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7.9
Being better than others in an area, like skill or success
A state of being most important in a situation
The right to come before others in time, order, or rank
One thing that is more powerful or common than others
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Firstness is built from first, meaning 'before' or 'earliest', and the ending -ness which makes a 'state' or quality. So firstness means being in 'first place' or highest rank, like the clear lead of a winner at the end of a race.