prime

adjective

  1. 1

    first in rank or degree

    an architect of premier rank

    the prime minister

  2. 2

    used of the first or originating agent

    prime mover

  3. 3

    being at the best stage of development

    our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning

  4. 4

    of superior grade

    choice wines

    prime beef

  5. 5

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

    prime number

noun

  1. 1

    a number that has no factor but itself and 1

  2. 2

    the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

  3. 3

    the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

  4. 4

    the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

verb

  1. 1

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

    prime a cannon

    prime a mine

  2. 2

    fill with priming liquid

    prime a car engine

  3. 3

    cover with a primer; apply a primer to

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