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

a number that has no factor but itself and 1

[ Syn: prime quantity ]

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

[ Syn: flower , peak , heyday , bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flush ]

the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

[ Syn: prime of life ]

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

[ Syn: premier ]

used of the first or originating agent; prime mover'

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

[ Syn: choice , prize , quality , select ]

being at the best stage of development; our manhoods prime vigor- Robert Browning

[ Syn: meridian ]

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

cover with a primer; apply a primer to

[ Syn: ground , undercoat ]

fill with priming liquid; prime a car engine'