Definitions for Prime
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Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. prime, prime quantitynoun

   a number that has no factor but itself and 1

2. flower, prime, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flushnoun

   the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

3. primenoun

   the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

4. prime, prime of lifeadjective

   the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

5. premier(a), prime(a)adjective

   first in rank or degree

   "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"

6. prime(a)adjective

   used of the first or originating agent

   "prime mover"

7. choice, prime(a), prize, quality, selectadjective

   of superior grade

   "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"

8. primeadjective

   of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

   "prime number"

9. prime, meridianverb

   being at the best stage of development

   "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning

10. primeverb

    insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

    "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"

11. prime, ground, undercoatverb

    cover with a primer; apply a primer to

12. primeverb

    fill with priming liquid

    "prime a car engine"

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Primeadjective

   first in order of time; original; primeval; primitive; primary

   Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

2. Primeadjective

   first in rank, degree, dignity, authority, or importance; as, prime minister

   Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

3. Primeadjective

   first in excellence; of highest quality; as, prime wheat; a prime quality of cloth

   Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

4. Primeadjective

   early; blooming; being in the first stage

   Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

5. Primeadjective

   lecherous; lustful; lewd

   Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

6. Primeadjective

   marked or distinguished by a mark (') called a prime mark

   Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

7. Primenoun

   the first part; the earliest stage; the beginning or opening, as of the day, the year, etc.; hence, the dawn; the spring

   Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

8. Primenoun

   the spring of life; youth; hence, full health, strength, or beauty; perfection

   Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

9. Primenoun

   that which is first in quantity; the most excellent portion; the best part

   Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

10. Primeadjective

    the morning; specifically (R. C. Ch.), the first canonical hour, succeeding to lauds

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

11. Primeadjective

    the first of the chief guards

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

12. Primeadjective

    any number expressing the combining weight or equivalent of any particular element; -- so called because these numbers were respectively reduced to their lowest relative terms on the fixed standard of hydrogen as 1

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

13. Primeadjective

    a prime number. See under Prime, a

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

14. Primeadjective

    an inch, as composed of twelve seconds in the duodecimal system; -- denoted by [']. See 2d Inch, n., 1

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

15. Primeadjective

    to apply priming to, as a musket or a cannon; to apply a primer to, as a metallic cartridge

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

16. Primeadjective

    to lay the first color, coating, or preparation upon (a surface), as in painting; as, to prime a canvas, a wall

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

17. Primeadjective

    to prepare; to make ready; to instruct beforehand; to post; to coach; as, to prime a witness; the boys are primed for mischief

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

18. Primeadjective

    to trim or prune, as trees

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

19. Primeadjective

    to mark with a prime mark

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

20. Primeverb

    to be renewed, or as at first

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

21. Primeverb

    to serve as priming for the charge of a gun

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

22. Primeverb

    to work so that foaming occurs from too violent ebullition, which causes water to become mixed with, and be carried along with, the steam that is formed; -- said of a steam boiler

    Etymology: [From Prime, a.]

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1. Prime

   Prime is a 2005 American romantic comedy film starring Uma Thurman, Meryl Streep and Bryan Greenberg. It was written and directed by Ben Younger. The film grossed $67,937,503 worldwide.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Prime

   prīm, adj. first in order of time, rank, or importance: chief: excellent: original: early: in early manhood: (Shak.) eager, bold: (math.) incapable of being separated into factors.—n. the beginning: the dawn: the spring: the best part: the height of perfection: full health and strength: a religious service during the first hour after sunrise: (fencing) the first guard against sword-thrusts, also the first and simplest thrust.—adj. Prī′mal, first: original: chief.—n. Primal′ity.—adv. Prime′ly.—ns. Prime′-min′ister, the chief minister of state; Prime′-mov′er, the force which puts a machine in motion: a steam-engine or a water-wheel; Prime′ness; Prime′-num′ber, a first number—i.e. one divisible only by itself or unity.—Prime cost (see Cost). [L. prīmus (for pro-i-mus).]

2. Prime

   prīm, v.t. to put powder on the nipple of a firearm: to lay on the first coating of colour: to instruct or prepare beforehand.—v.i. to serve for the charge of a gun: in the steam-engine, to carry over hot water with the steam from the boiler into the cylinder.—ns. Prī′mer; Prī′ming; Prī′ming-pow′der, detonating powder: train of powder connecting a fuse with a charge. [Prime (adj.).]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. prime

   The fore part of the artificial day; that is, the first quarter after sunrise.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. prime

   To charge with the powder, percussion-cap, or other device for communicating fire to the charge, as a fire-arm.

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Matched Categories

1. • Canonical Hour
   • Fill
   • Math
   • Paint
   • Prepare
   • Time Period

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Prime' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #789

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Prime' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2061

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Prime' in Adjectives Frequency: #95

How to pronounce Prime?

1. Alex

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   Karen

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   Veena

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Prime in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Prime in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Prime in a Sentence

1. Vladimir Putin:

   It's not clear what she was convicted of or what crime she committed, i think it's a prime example of 'saving face.' They arrested her and put the girl in jail. But there was nothing on her, so in order not to look totally stupid they gave her, fixed her up, with an 18-month sentence to show that she was guilty of something.

2. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton:

   I heard the interview with the prime minister this morning and I thought that he made a statement of the obvious in terms of making sure that we can continue our policies which have stopped the boats.

3. Yvette Cooper:

   We are now in a really dangerous situation with a serious and growing risk of no-deal in 10 days' time, the Prime Minister has a responsibility to prevent that happening. She needs to put forward a proposal, including saying how long an extension she thinks we need to sort things out.

4. Angela Merkel:

   We are pleased that this was not put into question by the British prime minister, the proposals that were presented now need to be discussed in detail.

5. Al Atwan:

   Post-2022, the redevelopment of the site could take many forms and its legacy plans are still being finalized. It could be redeveloped into a public green space or used for a mix of commercial and residential projects, it's prime location means it's suited to many projects and has an exciting future.

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