Prioritär

Prioritär is a German adjective meaning “giving priority” or “priority-related.” It describes actions, decisions, statuses, or processes that are ordered according to importance or urgency.

Etymology: The term derives from Latin prius meaning “earlier” and entered German through historical borrowing from French and English, typically formed with the suffix -är to describe a quality connected with priority. In use, it denotes that something should be addressed before others.

Usage: In administration and project management, prioritär indicates tasks or measures designated as high priority and scheduled before others. In healthcare, prioritäre Behandlung refers to time-sensitive care. In computing and logistics, prioritäre Planung or scheduling guides how resources are allocated.

Examples: Prioritäre Maßnahmen müssen zuerst umgesetzt werden (high-priority measures must be implemented first); prioritäre Behandlung is applied in triage or emergency settings to denote priority treatment.

Relation and related terms: Related concepts include Priorität (priority), priorisieren (to prioritize), and non-prioritized or low-priority status. The term is used across disciplines to distinguish actions or items that require urgent attention from those of lesser urgency.