Synonyms for prime
17 synonyms found - words and phrases with similiar meaning. Definitionadjective
- being at the best stage of development
- first in rank or degree
- of superior grade
- of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
- used of the first or originating agent
noun
- the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
- the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
- the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
verb
- cover with a primer; apply a primer to
- fill with priming liquid
- insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing