All Definitions for Prime
Below are all the dictionary definitions of prime:
1First in importance, degree, or rank.
2First in time, order, or sequence.
3First in excellence, quality, or value.
4Having exactly two integral factors: itself and unity (1 in the case of integers).
5Such that if it divides a product, it divides one of the multiplicands.
6Having its complement closed under multiplication.
7Such that the annihilator of any nonzero submodule is equal to the annihilator of the whole module.
8Marked or distinguished by the prime symbol.
9Early
10Blooming
11Being in the first stage.
12The religious service appointed to this hour.
13The most active, thriving, or successful stage or period.
14The chief or best individual or part.
15Something which is first in importance or rank: a prime defense company, mortgage lender, etc.
16The first note or tone of a musical scale.
17The first defensive position, with the sword hand held at head height, and the tip of the sword at head height.
18A prime element of a mathematical structure, particularly a prime number.
19A four-card hand containing one card of each suit in the game of primero
20The opposite of a flush in poker.
21A series of consecutive blocks. A prime of six prevents the opponent's pieces from passing.
22The symbol ′ used to indicate feet, minutes, derivation and other measures and mathematical operations.
23An inch, as composed of twelve seconds in the duodecimal system.
24A feather, from the wing of the cock ostrich, that is of the palest possible shade.
25A stimulus which causes priming.
26To fill or prepare the chamber of a mechanism for its main work.
27To apply a coat of primer paint to.
28To serve as priming for the charge of a gun.
29To work so that foaming occurs from too violent ebullition, which causes water to become mixed with, and be carried along with, the steam that is formed.
30To apply priming to (a musket or cannon)
31To apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).
32To prepare
33To make ready.
34To mark with a prime mark.
35An intermediate sprint within a race, usually offering a prize and/or points.
36Lecherous, lewd, lustful.
37The first hour of daylight
38The first canonical hour.
39The early morning generally.
40The earliest stage of something.
41Any number expressing the combining weight or equivalent of any particular element
42So called because these numbers were respectively reduced to their lowest relative terms on the fixed standard of hydrogen as 1.
43The priming in a flintlock.
44To be renewed.
45To instruct beforehand, as for an examination
46To coach.
47To trim or prune.
48A surname.
49Contraction of prime lens, a film lens. [(photography) A photographic lens with a constant focal length, as opposed to a zoom lens.]
About synonyms for prime
Finding the right synonym for prime helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "First in importance, degree, or rank.", prime has 3 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Meridian is the most direct replacement in most situations. Ground works well in formal or professional contexts. Undercoat is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for prime, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.