Meaning & use
prima
First or foremost in rank, used chiefly in borrowed phrases from Italian and Latin.
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The theater's prima ballerina rehearsed the difficult solo for hours each day.
On its face, prima facie evidence suggested the driver was at fault.
A note on using this word
Rarely stands alone in English; it usually appears in set phrases like 'prima donna' or 'prima facie'.
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