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Meaning of prime

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  prime
      adj 1: first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank";
             "the prime minister" [syn: {premier(a)}, {prime(a)}]
      2: used of the first or originating agent; "prime mover"
      3: of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize
         carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches" [syn:
         {choice}, {prime(a)}, {prize}, {quality}, {select}]
      4: of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored
         into other integers; "prime number"
      5: being at the best stage of development; "our manhood's prime
         vigor"- Robert Browning [syn: {prime}, {meridian}]
      n 1: a number that has no factor but itself and 1 [syn: {prime},
           {prime quantity}]
      2: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity [syn:
         {flower}, {prime}, {peak}, {heyday}, {bloom}, {blossom},
         {efflorescence}, {flush}]
      3: the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
      4: the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest [syn:
         {prime}, {prime of life}]
      v 1: insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory
           to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
      2: cover with a primer; apply a primer to [syn: {prime},
         {ground}, {undercoat}]
      3: fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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