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" [syn:

{prime(a)}]

3: of superior grade; "choice wines"; "fine wines" "prime

beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select

peaches" [syn: {choice}, {fine}, {prime(a)}, {prize}, {quality},

{select}]

4: (math) of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be

factored into other integers; "prime number"

5: at the best stage; "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert

Browning

n 1: a quantity that has no factor but itself and 1 [syn: {prime

quantity}]

2: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity [syn: {flower},

{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 of life}]

v 1: insert a primer into (a gun, mine, charge, etc.)

preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon";

"prime a mine"

2: cover with a primer; apply a primer to [syn: {ground}, {undercoat}]

3: fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"