noun
- plural of firstness; the quality or state of being first in time, order, or importance
Usage: formal or philosophical usage; often used in abstract or theoretical contexts
Examples
- The firstnesses of various historical events shaped the course of civilization.
- In philosophy, the concept of firstnesses relates to immediate experience and sensation.
- The company's firstnesses in innovation gave it a competitive advantage.
- Different cultures assign different firstnesses to their founding myths.
- The athlete's multiple firstnesses in competition earned her international recognition.