prime

Being at the best stage of development.

“our manhood's prime vigor”

Of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers.

“prime number”

Used of the first or originating agent.

“prime mover”

First in rank or degree.

“the prime minister”

Of superior grade.

“prime beef”

The second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

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.

Cover with a primer; apply a primer to.

Fill with priming liquid.

“prime a car engine”

Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing.

“prime a cannon”

“prime a mine”