Meaning of 'prime'

adjective

first in rank or degree

Synonyms: premier

adjective

used of the first or originating agent

adjective

of superior grade

Synonyms: quality

adjective

being at the best stage of development

Example: "our manhood's prime vigor- Robert Browning"

Synonyms: meridian

adjective

of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

Example: "prime number"

noun

a number that has no factor but itself and 1

Synonyms: prime quantity

noun

the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

Synonyms: prime of life

noun

the second canonical hour

noun

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

Synonyms: flush

verb

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

Example: "prime a cannon"

verb

fill with priming liquid

Example: "prime a car engine"

verb

cover with a primer

Example: "apply a primer to"

Synonyms: undercoat