· a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself

Synonym(s): prime_quantity

Hypernym(s): number

· the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

Synonym(s): flower, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush

Hypernym(s): time_period, period_of_time, period

· the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

Hypernym(s): canonical_hour

· the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

Synonym(s): prime_of_life

Hypernym(s): adulthood, maturity

· insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"

Hypernym(s): fix, prepare, set_up, ready, gear_up, set

· cover with a primer; apply a primer to

Synonym(s): ground, undercoat

Hypernym(s): paint

· fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"

Hypernym(s): fill, fill_up, make_full

· first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"

Synonym(s): premier

· used of the first or originating agent; "prime mover"

· of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"

Synonym(s): choice, prize, quality, select

· of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers; "prime number"

· being at the best stage of development; "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning

Synonym(s): meridian