prime

Meanings

• a number that has no factor but itself and 1
• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
• the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
• the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
• insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
  • "prime a cannon"
  • "prime a mine"
• cover with a primer; apply a primer to
• fill with priming liquid
  • "prime a car engine"
• first in rank or degree
  • "the prime minister"
• used of the first or originating agent
  • "prime mover"
• of superior grade
  • "prime beef"
• of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
  • "prime number"
• being at the best stage of development; - Robert Browning
  • "our manhood's prime vigor"

Synonyms

bloom, blossom, choice, efflorescence, flower, flush, ground, heyday, meridian, peak, premier, prime of life, prime quantity, prize, quality, select, undercoat