Definitions
of prime
1. [adj] - (math) of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers 2. [adj] - at the best stage 3. [n] - the second canonical hour 4. [n] - the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest 5. [n] - a number that has no factor but itself and 1 6. [v] - cover with a primer 7. [v] - fill with priming liquid 8. [v] - insert a primer into (a gun, mine, charge, etc.) preparatory to detonation or firing
Quotes
- Example use of the word prime1. about 6 a.m. 2. prime a cannon 3. prime a mine 4. prime a car engine 5. apply a primer to 6. our manhood's prime vigor- Robert Browning 7. prime number
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