imprimis

9.9

To name first what is most important in a list

adverb
/ɪmˈprɪmɪs/

Archaic

: en primer lugar

The committee discussed several issues, imprimis the urgent need for reform.

Examples

He valued many things in life, imprimis honesty and loyalty.
Why is it essential, imprimis, to follow the guidelines?
Among her many talents, imprimis was her ability to inspire others.
First, imprimis!
He valued many things in life, imprimis honesty and loyalty.
The committee discussed several issues, imprimis the urgent need for reform.
Among her many talents, imprimis was her ability to inspire others.

Synonyms

first

vsimprimis

∞ 1.0

Coming before all others in order, time, or importance

introduces the initial main item rather than only describe order

first of all

vsimprimis

890 1.0

To say the first or most important point at the start of a talk

functions the same but has different wording or register

number one

vsimprimis

436 1.7

The first and most important person or thing in a list

introduces the opening most important item rather than label rank

firstly

vsimprimis

50 1.0

To give the first reason or point in a list

emphasizes the most important item above others rather than only marking order

here's the thing

vsimprimis

Informal

43 7.2

A phrase that introduces the most important point in a discussion

marks the opening main item rather than explain or justify

most importantly

vsimprimis

35 2.8

To show that one thing matters more than others

also introduces this as the opening item rather than only stressing its worth

Antonyms

last

∞ 1.0

At the end and cannot be changed

Surface Forms

imprimis positive

Etymology

Imprimis comes from Latin parts in 'in' + primis 'first things', so it literally means 'in the first place'. Think of the familiar words prime or primary, which also mean 'first', to remember that imprimis is used when you want to say something is most important or 'above all'.