Occurring first in time or sequence; earliest, Not derived from anything else; basic or original, Having a word root or other linguistic element as a basis that cannot be further analyzed or broken down. Used of the derivation of a word or word element, noun_ One that is fundamental, basic, or elemental, A preliminary election in which the registered voters of a political party nominate candidates for office, That which stands first or highest in rank or importance, as opposed to secondary; that to which something else is subordinate