1. prime - noun
· a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
Synonym(s): prime_quantity
Hypernym(s): number
2. prime - noun
· the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Synonym(s): flower, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush
Hypernym(s): time_period, period_of_time, period
3. prime - noun
· the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
Hypernym(s): canonical_hour
4. prime - noun
· the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
Synonym(s): prime_of_life
Hypernym(s): adulthood, maturity
5. prime - verb
· insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
Hypernym(s): fix, prepare, set_up, ready, gear_up, set
6. prime - verb
· cover with a primer; apply a primer to
Hypernym(s): paint
7. prime - verb
· fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"
Hypernym(s): fill, fill_up, make_full
8. prime - adjective
· first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"
Synonym(s): premier
9. prime - adjective
· used of the first or originating agent; "prime mover"
10. prime - adjective
· of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"
Synonym(s): choice, prize, quality, select
11. prime - adjective
· of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers; "prime number"
12. prime - adjective
· being at the best stage of development; "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning
Synonym(s): meridian
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