prime (Meaning)
prime (n)
a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
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
prime (v)
insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
fill with priming liquid
prime (s)
first in rank or degree
used of the first or originating agent
of superior grade
being at the best stage of development
prime (a)
of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
prime (a.)
Divisible by no number except itself or unity; as, 7 is a prime number.
Having no common factor; -- used with to; as, 12 is prime to 25.
Synonyms & Antonyms of prime
prime Sentence Examples
- The prime directive of any business is to satisfy its customers.
- Prime numbers are integers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.
- His prime concern was the safety of his family during the storm.
- The chef used prime cuts of beef to prepare the steak.
- The company offers prime real estate locations for commercial development.
- She was in the prime of her life, full of energy and ambition.
- Prime time television is when the highest number of viewers tune in.
- The athlete's prime years were in his late twenties and early thirties.
- To achieve success, one must be in prime physical and mental condition.
- The garden was at its prime in the spring, with flowers blooming and trees budding.
FAQs About the word prime
a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself, the period of greatest prosperity or productivity, the second canonical ho
guide, mentor,ground, drill, lesson, teach, fit, qualify, school, coach
secondary, last, inferior, inferior, ancillary, second, secondary, subordinate, less, last
The prime directive of any business is to satisfy its customers.
Prime numbers are integers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.
His prime concern was the safety of his family during the storm.
The chef used prime cuts of beef to prepare the steak.
