Meaning & Definition of Prime in English
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Prime
/praɪm/
noun
1. A number that has no factor but itself and 1
synonym:
- prime,
- prime quantity
2. The period of greatest prosperity or productivity
synonym:
- flower,
- prime,
- peak,
- heyday,
- bloom,
- blossom,
- efflorescence,
- flush
3. The second canonical hour
- About 6 a.m.
synonym:
- prime
4. The time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
synonym:
- prime,
- prime of life
verb
1. Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
- "Prime a cannon"
- "Prime a mine"
synonym:
- prime
2. Cover with a primer
- Apply a primer to
synonym:
- prime,
- ground,
- undercoat
3. Fill with priming liquid
- "Prime a car engine"
synonym:
- prime
adjective
1. First in rank or degree
- "An architect of premier rank"
- "The prime minister"
synonym:
- premier(a),
- prime(a)
2. Used of the first or originating agent
- "Prime mover"
synonym:
- prime(a)
3. Of superior grade
- "Choice wines"
- "Prime beef"
- "Prize carnations"
- "Quality paper"
- "Select peaches"
synonym:
- choice,
- prime(a),
- prize,
- quality,
- select
4. Of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
- "Prime number"
synonym:
- prime
5. Being at the best stage of development
- "Our manhood's prime vigor"- robert browning
synonym:
- prime,
- meridian
Examples of using
Fifteen is not a prime number.
Nothing is more difficult to a noble person than a rich banquet, especially when the prime seats are taken by idiots.
Bulgaria is the only country in Europe where a former monarch has been elected prime minister.