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   prime

   /prʌɪm/

   adjective

   • 1. of first importance; main: "a nurse's prime concern is the well-being of the patient" Similar mainchiefkeyprimarycentralprincipalforemostfirstmost importantparamountmajordominantsupremeoverridingcardinalpre-eminentultimateinformal:number-onefundamentalbasicessentialelementalprimaryvitalcentralOpposite secondarysubordinatesecondary
   • ▪ from which another thing may derive or proceed: "Diogenes' conclusion that air is the prime matter"
   • 2. of the best possible quality; excellent: "prime cuts of meat" Similar top-qualityhighest qualitytoptop-tierbestfirst-classfirst-ratehigh-gradegrade Asuperiorsupremeflawlesschoiceselectfinestsuperlativepeakoptimalmodelexcellentmarvellousmagnificentsuperbfinewonderfulexceptionalformidabletop of the rangetop of the lineinformal:tip-topA1stellartop-notchOpposite inferior
   • ▪ having all the typical characteristics of something: "the novel is a prime example of the genre" Similar archetypalprototypicaltypicalclassicidealexcellentstandardstockconventionalcharacteristicquintessential
   • ▪ most suitable or likely: "any hospital with high costs is a prime candidate for closure"
   • 3. (of a number) divisible only by itself and unity (e.g. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11).
   • ▪ (of two or more numbers in relation to each other) having no common factor but unity: "a congruence whose modulus is a number prime to"

   noun

   • 1. the state or time of greatest vigour or success in a person's life: "you're in the prime of life"
   • ▪ the beginning of something: archaic "the prime of the world"
   • 2. a service forming part of the Divine Office of the Western Church, traditionally said at the first hour of the day (i.e. 6 a.m.), but now little used.
   • 3. a prime number.
   • 4. a symbol (ʹ) written after a letter or symbol as a distinguishing mark or after a figure as a symbol for minutes or feet.
   • 5. the first of eight parrying positions, used to protect the upper inside of the body, with the sword hand at head height in pronation and the tip of the blade pointing downwards.
   • 6. a special section in a cycle race, attracting a special prize.

   Word Origin Old Englishprīm (in prime1 (sense 2 of the noun)), from Latin prima (hora) ‘first (hour)’, reinforced in Middle English by Old French prime; the adjective dates from late Middle English, via Old French from Latin primus ‘first’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. primeness noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › primePrime Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   prime: [noun] the second of the canonical hours. the first hour of the day usually considered either as 6 a.m. or the hour of sunrise.

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   PRIME definition: 1. main or most important: 2. of the best quality: 3. the period in your life when you are most…. Learn more.

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   PRIME meaning: 1. main or most important: 2. of the best quality: 3. the period in your life when you are most…. Learn more.

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   Prime definition: of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration. See examples of PRIME used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRIME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   20 meanings: 1. first in quality or value; first-rate 2. fundamental; original 3. first in importance, authority, etc; chief 4..... Click for more definitions.

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   Define prime. prime synonyms, prime pronunciation, prime translation, English dictionary definition of prime. adj. 1. First or highest in rank or importance; main: Our prime consideration is for the children's safety.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprime adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Synonyms main main major key central principal chief prime These words all describe somebody/ something that is the largest or most important of its kind. main [only before noun] largest or most important:. Be careful crossing the main road. The main thing is to remain calm. major [usually before noun] very large or important:. He played a major role in setting up the system.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of PRIME. 1 [singular]: the period in life when a person is best in health, strength, etc.: the most active or successful time of a person's life. young college graduates in the prime of life. She just retired, but she's still in her prime. [=still active and in good health]

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPRIME | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    PRIME definition: 1. main, or most important: 2. of the best quality: 3. a very good example of something. Learn more.

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    If something is in its prime, it is at its best. The same goes for a person. If you are young and healthy and in the prime of your life, you are ready to take on the world.