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/pʁi.jɔ.ʁi.te/

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Translation

priority; right of way

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Word origin

From Medieval Latin prioritas, from prior ('former, earlier'). English 'priority' and 'prior' come from the same comparative.

Origin
Latin
Root
prior
English cognates
priority, prior

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralpriorités

Examples

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Safety remains our first priority.

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Patients must be given priority.

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Our priorities have changed since the baby was born.

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That car did not give way.

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They set down three priorities for the year.

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This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 2: priorité, économie, chirurgien and 7 more words.