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Noun
Definition: a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
Definition: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Definition: the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
Definition: The first hour of daylight; the first canonical hour.
Definition: An intermediate sprint within a race, usually offering a prize and/or points.
Verb
Definition: insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
Definition: fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"
Definition: To prepare a mechanism for its main work.
Adjective
Definition: first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"
Definition: used of the first or originating agent; "prime mover"
Definition: of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"
Definition: of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers; "prime number"
Definition: being at the best stage of development; "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning
Definition: First in importance, degree, or rank.