PRIME as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a number that has no factor but itself and 1
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) prime is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) prime is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • the second canonical hour
    • about 6 a.m.
    Hypernyms(s) prime is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  4. Meaning
    • the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) prime is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

PRIME as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • insert a primer into (a gun, mine, charge, etc.) preparatory to detonation or firing
    Usage Example(s)
    • prime a cannon
    • prime a mine
    Hypernyms(s) prime is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • fill with priming liquid
    Usage Example(s)
    • prime a car engine
    Hypernyms(s) prime is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • cover with a primer
    • apply a primer to
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) prime is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

PRIME as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • at the best stage
    Usage Example(s)
    • our manhood’’s prime vigor- Robert Browning
    Similar To
  2. Meaning
    • of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
    Usage Example(s)
    • prime number
    Pertainym(s)