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adjective
- 1. of first importance; main: "a nurse's prime concern is the well-being of the patient" Similar Opposite
- 2. of the best possible quality; excellent: "prime cuts of meat" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. the state or time of greatest vigour or success in a person's life: "you're in the prime of life"
- 2. a service forming part of the Divine Office of the Western Church, traditionally said at the first hour of the day (i.e. 6 a.m.), but now little used.
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PRIME definition: 1. main or most important: 2. of the best quality: 3. the period in your life when you are most…. Learn more.
1. a. : first in rank, authority, or significance : principal. a prime example. b. : having the highest quality or value. prime farmland. c. : of the highest grade regularly marketed—used of meat and especially beef. 2. : first in time : original. 3. a. : of, relating to, or being a prime number compare relatively prime. b.
noun. the most flourishing stage or state. the time of early manhood or womanhood: the prime of youth. the period or state of greatest perfection or vigor of human life: a man in his prime. the choicest or best part of anything.
prime means first in numerical order or order of development: prime meridian; prime cause. primeval means belonging to the first or earliest ages: the primeval forest. primitive suggests the characteristics of the origins or early stages of a development, and hence implies the simplicity of original things: primitive tribes, conditions ...
PRIME meaning: 1. main or most important: 2. of the best quality: 3. the period in your life when you are most…. Learn more.
If something is in its prime, it is at its best. The same goes for a person. If you are young and healthy and in the prime of your life, you are ready to take on the world.
adj. 1. First or highest in rank or importance; main: Our prime consideration is for the children's safety. See Synonyms at chief. See Usage Note at perfect. 2. a. Highest in quality; excellent: prime real estate. b. Being the most desired or suitable example of something: a prime candidate for the study. 3.
Definition of prime adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PRIME meaning: 1 : most important primary; 2 : of the highest quality or value excellent
adj. of the first importance: a prime requisite. of the greatest significance; very typical: a prime example of how he cheats. of the greatest commercial value: They bought some prime building lots. first-rate. Food (of meat) of the highest grade or best quality: prime ribs of beef.