prime

(noun) a number that has no factor but itself and 1. Synonyms: prime quantity.

(noun) the period of greatest prosperity or productivity. Synonyms: flower, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush.

(noun) the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m..

(noun) the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest. Synonyms: prime of life.

(verb) insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing. Examples: "Prime a cannon." "Prime a mine."

(verb) cover with a primer; apply a primer to. Synonyms: ground, undercoat.

(verb) fill with priming liquid. Examples: "Prime a car engine."

(adj) first in rank or degree. Synonyms: premier(prenominal), prime(prenominal). Examples: "An architect of premier rank." "The prime minister."

(adj) used of the first or originating agent. Synonyms: prime(prenominal). Examples: "Prime mover."

(adj) of superior grade. Synonyms: choice, prime(prenominal), prize, quality, select. Examples: "Choice wines." "Prime beef." "Prize carnations." "Quality paper." "Select peaches."

(adj) of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers. Examples: "Prime number."

(adj) being at the best stage of development. Synonyms: meridian. Examples: "Our manhood's prime vigor"- robert browning."