prime
/pɹˈaɪm/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
adjective
- first in rank or degree
“an architect of premier rank” - used of the first or originating agent
“prime mover” - of superior grade
“choice wines” - of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
“prime number” - being at the best stage of development- Robert Browning
“our manhood's prime vigor”
noun
- a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
- the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
- the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
verb
- insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
“prime a cannon” - cover with a primer; apply a primer to
- fill with priming liquid
“prime a car engine”
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