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Noun
(2)
S:
(n)
prime
,
prime quantity
(a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself)
S:
(n)
flower
,
prime
,
peak
,
heyday
,
bloom
,
blossom
,
efflorescence
,
flush
(the period of greatest prosperity or productivity)
S:
(n)
prime
(the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.)
S:
(n)
prime
,
prime of life
(the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest)
Verb
(1)
S:
(v)
prime
(insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing)
"prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
S:
(v)
prime
,
ground
,
undercoat
(cover with a primer; apply a primer to)
S:
(v)
prime
(fill with priming liquid)
"prime a car engine"
Adjective
(6)
S:
(adj)
premier
,
prime
(first in rank or degree)
"an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"
(3)
S:
(adj)
prime
(used of the first or originating agent)
"prime mover"
(2)
S:
(adj)
choice
,
prime
,
prize
,
quality
,
select
(of superior grade)
"choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"
similar to
derivationally related form
antonym
S:
(adj)
prime
(of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers)
"prime number"
S:
(adj)
prime
,
meridian
(being at the best stage of development)
"our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning