Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prime
adjective, noun, verb
/praɪm/
Definition
The best quality or condition, or a number that is only divisible by one and itself.
Examples
- She is in the prime of her life, full of energy and ambition.
- The prime number 7 cannot be divided evenly by any number except for 1 and 7.
- He decided to prime the walls before painting for a better finish.
Meaning
In its simplest terms, ‘prime’ refers to something that is of the highest quality or essential importance. In mathematics, it describes a positive integer greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.
Synonyms
- main
- primary
- essential
- superior
