Prime — synonyms, definition

1. prime (a)

aboriginal adult aged arch archetypal at a high peak beginning best budding champion chief choice classic completed consummate cured earliest early enjoyable esteemed • • •

2. prime (Noun)

adolescence best bloom blossom blush choice efflorescence elite favourite first flower flush freshness glow greenness heyday immaturity juvenility minority pick • • •

prime (Noun) — A number that has no factor but itself and 1.

prime (Noun) — The period of greatest prosperity or productivity.

prime (Noun) — The second canonical hour; about 6 a.m..

prime (Noun) — The time of maturity when power and vigour are greatest.

adulthood canonical hour maturity number period period of time time period golden age prime number

3. prime (Verb)

cultivate ground make ready predispose prepare ready set up undercoat

prime (Verb) — Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing. ex. "prime a cannon" ex. "prime a mine"

prime (Verb) — Cover with a primer; apply a primer to.

prime (Verb) — Fill with priming liquid. ex. "prime a car engine"

fill fill up fix gear up make full paint prepare ready set set up

4. prime (Adjective)

meridian premier quality

prime (Adjective) — First in rank or degree. ex. "the prime minister"

prime (Adjective) — Used of the first or originating agent. ex. "prime mover"

prime (Adjective) — Of superior grade. ex. "prime beef"

prime (Adjective) — (mathematics) of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers. ex. "prime number"

prime (Adjective) — Being at the best stage of development. ex. "our manhood's prime vigour"