 prime |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] first in rank or degree | |
| Synonyms: | premier | |
| Examples: | "an architect of premier rank" "the prime minister" |
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| Related terms: | first | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] used of the first or originating agent | |
| Examples: | "prime mover" |
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| Related terms: | first | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (mathematics) a number that has no factor but itself and 1 | |
| Synonyms: | prime_quantity | |
| Related terms: | number definite_quantity prime_number | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] of superior grade | |
| Synonyms: | choice select quality prize fine | |
| Examples: | "choice wines" "prime beef" "prize carnations" "quality paper" "select peaches" |
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| Related terms: | superior | |
| 5. | [ verb ] (arms) insert a primer into (a gun, mine, charge, etc.) preparatory to detonation or firing | |
| Examples: | "prime a cannon" "prime a mine" |
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| Related terms: | prepare fuse | |
| 6. | [ adjective ] at the best stage | |
| Examples: | "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning |
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| Related terms: | mature | |
| 7. | [ noun ] the period of greatest prosperity or productivity | |
| Synonyms: | heyday peak flush blossom bloom efflorescence flower | |
| Related terms: | time_period golden_age blossom | |
| 8. | [ verb ] fill with priming liquid | |
| Examples: | "prime a car engine" |
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| Related terms: | fill | |
| 9. | [ verb ] cover with a primer; apply a primer to | |
| Synonyms: | undercoat ground | |
| Related terms: | paint undercoat flat_coat | |
| 10. | [ noun ] (Roman Catholic) the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. | |
| Related terms: | canonical_hour | |
| 11. | [ adjective ] (math) of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers | |
| Examples: | "prime number" |
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| Related terms: | mathematics prime_number | |
| 12. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 11799 | |
| 13. | [ noun ] the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest | |
| Synonyms: | prime_of_life | |
| Related terms: | adulthood | |
| Similar spelling: |
Prim Primm premie Prum Prom pram prune prone Prine Primo Prima Priam Premo Prehn preen prn preemie |
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