prime Meaning and Definition

1. a. of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

2. n. a number that has no factor but itself and 1

3. n. the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

4. n. the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

5. n. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

6. s. first in rank or degree

7. s. used of the first or originating agent

8. s. being at the best stage of development

9. s. of superior grade

10. v. insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

11. v. fill with priming liquid

12. v. cover with a primer; apply a primer to