- 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
- the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
💬 Examples
- "about 6 a.m."
PRIME
PRI ·ME 1 syllable
B1 · Intermediate 📏 5 letters 🎲 Scrabble 9 ✅ valid word
Useful in everyday and work contexts.
- insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
- cover with a primer
- fill with priming liquid
💬 Examples
- "prime a cannon"
- "prime a mine"
- "apply a primer to"
- "prime a car engine"
- first in rank or degree
- used of the first or originating agent
- of superior grade
- of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
💬 Examples
- "an architect of premier rank"
- "the prime minister"
- "prime mover"
- "choice wines"