prime

phonetic symbol: / práɪm / 

prime - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ a number that has no factor but itself and 1
prime quantity

[ noun ]
■ the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
prime of life

[ noun ]
■ the second canonical hour
■ about 6 a.m.

[ noun ]
■ the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , flush , heyday , peak

[ verb ]
■ insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
e.g.)
・prime a cannon
・prime a mine

[ verb ]
■ fill with priming liquid
e.g.)
・prime a car engine

[ verb ]
■ cover with a primer
■ apply a primer to
ground , undercoat

[ adjective satellite ]
■ first in rank or degree
e.g.)
・the prime minister
premier

[ adjective satellite ]
■ used of the first or originating agent
e.g.)
・prime mover

[ adjective satellite ]
■ being at the best stage of development
e.g.)
・our manhood's prime vigor
meridian

[ adjective satellite ]
■ of superior grade
e.g.)
・prime beef
choice , prize , quality , select

[ adjective ]
■ of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
e.g.)
・prime number

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