prime
adjective
- 1
first in rank or degree
an architect of premier rank
the prime minister
- 2
used of the first or originating agent
prime mover
- 3
being at the best stage of development
our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning
- 4
of superior grade
choice wines
prime beef
- 5
of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
prime number
noun
- 1
a number that has no factor but itself and 1
- 2
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
- 3
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
- 4
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
verb
- 1
insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
prime a cannon
prime a mine
- 2
fill with priming liquid
prime a car engine
- 3
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
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