PRIME

• (noun) a number that has no factor but itself and 1

  synonyms : prime quantity

  Greek mathematicians were the first to study the properties of primes. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

  synonyms : prime of life

  The man unfortunatety died in a car crash in his prime. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

  Julia missed the Morning Prayer as she only woke up at Prime. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

  synonyms : bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , flush , heyday , peak

  The dahlias and chrysanthemums were in their prime. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

  "prime a cannon", "prime a mine"

  The general gave his men the orders to prime the cannons and ready themselves for attack. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) fill with priming liquid

  "prime a car engine"

  Pushing the lever down would prime the motor pump. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) cover with a primer; apply a primer to

  synonyms : ground , undercoat

  The painters were asked to prime the wall before adding the main coat of paint. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

  "prime number"

  13 is an example of a prime number. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) first in rank or degree

  "an architect of premier rank", "the prime minister"

  synonyms : premier

  The IIMs are the prime management institutes in the country. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) used of the first or originating agent

  "prime mover"

  Adam and Eve were the prime parents of humanity. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) being at the best stage of development

  "our manhood's prime vigor"

  synonyms : meridian

  This portrait of Shakespeare depicts him a state of prime health. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) of superior grade

  "choice wines", "prime beef", "prize carnations", "quality paper", "select peaches"

  synonyms : choice , prize , quality , select

  Polly’s prize roses were destroyed by a disease. -added by naila_inlas

  “Bring me a prime wine to celebrate the occasion of my engagement”, the man said to the waiter. -added by naila_inlas

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