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primary force

[ˈpraɪ.mer.i fɔːrs]
nounpl: primary forces
força primária
1. The main or most important force; the principal driving power or influence in a situation
Education is considered the primary force for social change.
A educação é considerada a força primária para a mudança social.
2. In physics, a fundamental force of nature that directly causes motion or interaction
Gravity is one of the primary forces governing planetary motion.
A gravidade é uma das forças primárias que governa o movimento planetário.
3. The dominant factor or most influential element in a particular context
Market demand is the primary force behind product development.
A demanda do mercado é a força primária por trás do desenvolvimento de produtos.
Synonyms
main forceprincipal forcedriving forcefundamental forcedominant power
Antonyms
secondary forceminor forceauxiliary force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força primária
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
força primária
Common in academic and business contexts
Portugal
força primária
Used in scientific and formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the driving force behind
the force to be reckoned with
a force of nature
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