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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

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRIME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   main or most important: This is a prime example of 1930s architecture. the prime suspect in a murder investigation. a prime source of evidence. The president is a prime (= likely) target for the assassin's bullet. of the best quality: prime beef. The hotel is in a prime location in the city centre.

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

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   The meaning of PRIME is first in rank, authority, or significance : principal. How to use prime in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRIME | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   prime noun (BEST TIME) [ S ] the period in your life when you are most active or successful: This is a dancer in her prime. Middle age can be the prime of life if you have the right attitude. I suspect this cheese is past its prime. Synonym.

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

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   first in quality or value; first-rate. 2. (prenominal) fundamental; original. 3. (prenominal) first in importance, authority, etc; chief. 4. mathematics. a. having no factors except itself or one. x 2 + x + 3 is a prime polynomial.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › primePRIME Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the most flourishing stage or state. the time of early manhood or womanhood: the prime of youth. the period or state of greatest perfection or vigor of human life: a man in his prime. the choicest or best part of anything.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRIME | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › primePrime - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › primePrime - definition of prime by The Free Dictionary

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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.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › primePrime Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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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.

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

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    Definition of prime adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.