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prime
(pr/aI/m )

adjective (a)

  • of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers(adj.pert)
    Example:
    Prime number.
    source: wordnet30
  • First in order of time; original; primeval; primitive; primary.(adjective)
    source: webster1913
  • Divisible by no number except itself or unity; as, 7 is a prime number.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a number that has no factor but itself and 1(noun.quantity)
    Synonym:
    prime quantity
    source: wordnet30
  • the period of greatest prosperity or productivity(noun.time)
    Synonym:
    bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flower, flush, heyday, peak
    source: wordnet30
  • the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.(noun.time)
    source: wordnet30
  • the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest(noun.time)
    Synonym:
    prime of life
    source: wordnet30
  • The first part; the earliest stage; the beginning or opening, as of the day, the year, etc.; hence, the dawn; the spring.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • first in rank or degree(adj.all)
    Example:
    The prime minister.
    Synonym:
    premier
    source: wordnet30
  • used of the first or originating agent(adj.all)
    Example:
    Prime mover.
    source: wordnet30
  • of superior grade(adj.all)
    Example:
    Prime beef.
    Synonym:
    choice, prize, quality, select
    source: wordnet30
  • being at the best stage of development(adj.all)
    Example:
    Our manhood's prime vigor.
    Synonym:
    meridian
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing(verb.change)
    Example:
    Prime a cannon.
    Prime a mine.
    source: wordnet30
  • cover with a primer; apply a primer to(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    ground, undercoat
    source: wordnet30
  • fill with priming liquid(verb.change)
    Example:
    Prime a car engine.
    source: wordnet30
  • To apply priming to, as a musket or a cannon; to apply a primer to, as a metallic cartridge.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be renewed, or as at first.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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