1. The original or fundamental circumstance or condition from which other situations derive
The primary situation led to a series of consequences.
A situação primária levou a uma série de consequências.
2. In psychoanalysis, the initial emotional or psychological state that forms the basis for later development
Understanding the patient's primary situation was crucial for therapy.
Compreender a situação primária do paciente foi crucial para a terapia.
3. The basic or elementary state of affairs before modification or development
We must return to the primary situation to resolve this problem.
Devemos voltar à situação primária para resolver este problema.