Definition of Prime

Adjective: prime  prIm

  1. First in rank or degree
    "the prime minister";
    - premier
     
  2. Used of the first or originating agent
    "prime mover"
     
  3. Of superior grade
    "prime beef";
    - choice, prize, quality, select
     
  4. (mathematics) of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
    "prime number"
     
  5. Being at the best stage of development
    "our manhood's prime vigour";
    - meridian
Noun: prime  prIm
  1. A number that has no factor but itself and 1
    - prime quantity
     
  2. The period of greatest prosperity or productivity
    - flower, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush
     
  3. The second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
     
  4. The time of maturity when power and vigour are greatest
    - prime of life
Verb: prime  prIm
  1. Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
    "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
     
  2. Cover with a primer; apply a primer to
    - ground, undercoat
     
  3. Fill with priming liquid
    "prime a car engine"

See also:
Primaxin
primed

Anagrams containing the word prime

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