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prime
/praɪm/
Definition
1
First in importance, rank, or quality; principal or chief.
2
Of the best possible quality or condition; first-rate.
3
(Mathematics) A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.
4
(Verb) To prepare or make ready for proper functioning, use, or operation, such as priming a pump or a canvas for painting.
Examples
The detective uncovered a prime suspect who turned out to be suspiciously good at hide-and-seek.
After years of questionable life choices, his liver is still in prime condition—miraculously.
Math geeks throw prime time parties where the only even guest is two.
She tried to prime her forgetful uncle for the family reunion, but he still called everyone by the dog's name.