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prime
adjective(prime)
being at the best stage of development
Synonyms: meridian,
Examples:
Our manhood's prime vigor.
prime
noun(prime)
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
Synonyms: prime of life,
prime
verb(prime)
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
Synonyms: ground, undercoat,
prime
noun(prime)
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Synonyms: bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flower, flush, heyday, peak,
prime
noun(prime)
a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
Synonyms: prime quantity,
prime
adjective(prime)
first in rank or degree
Synonyms: premier,
Examples:
The prime minister.
prime
adjective(prime)
of superior grade
Synonyms: choice, prize, quality, select,
Examples:
Prime beef.
prime
verb(prime)
fill with priming liquid
Examples:
Prime a car engine.
prime
verb(prime)
insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
Examples:
Prime a cannon.
Prime a mine.
prime
adjective(prime)
of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
Examples:
Prime number.
prime
noun(prime)
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
prime
adjective(prime)
used of the first or originating agent
Examples:
Prime mover.

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