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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1. prime

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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

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Prime in sign language?

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. Sophia University:

   His prime motive to stay in power is his desire to revise the constitution, but once his popularity really starts to fall, that becomes very difficult to do.

2. Sanna Marin:

   Prime Minister Marin hope that the parliament will confirm the decision to apply for NATO membership, during the coming days. It will be based on a strong mandate, with the President of the Republic. We have been in close contact with governments of NATO member states and NATO itself.

3. Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski:

   It does not fit someone who is trying to promote himself to be a prime minister of a country, to play the role of Julian Assange or Edward Snowden.

4. Jeroen Dijsselbloem:

   I very much realize that some of the reforms necessary are politically difficult for the society, but it is of prime importance to implement what has been agreed in summer of 2015.

5. Nick Clegg:

   The Deputy Prime Minister has done The Deputy Prime Minister time, but I just don't believe that the owners of a football club can somehow wish away the fact that that has happened, you are taking on a role model, particularly for a lot of young boys who look up to their heroes on a football pitch in a team like that, and The Deputy Prime Minister has committed a very serious crime.

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