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1. (noun)
prime, prime quantity
a number that has no factor but itself and 1
2. (noun)
flower, prime, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
3. (noun)
prime
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
4. (noun)
prime, prime of life
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
5. (adj)
premier(a), prime(a)
first in rank or degree
"an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"
6. (adj)
prime(a)
used of the first or originating agent
"prime mover"
7. (adj)
choice, prime(a), prize, quality, select
of superior grade
"choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"
8. (adj)
prime
of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
"prime number"
9. (adj)
prime, meridian
being at the best stage of development
"our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning
10. (verb)
prime
insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
"prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
11. (verb)
prime, ground, undercoat
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
12. (verb)
prime
fill with priming liquid
"prime a car engine"
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