Prime

/pɹaɪ̯m/

The meaning and definition of Prime, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Six consecutive blocks, which prevent the opponent's pieces from passing.
“I'm threatening to build a prime here.”
A prime element of a mathematical structure, particularly a prime number.
“3 is a prime.”

adjective

First in importance, degree, or rank.
“Our prime concern here is to keep the community safe.”
First in time, order, or sequence.
“Both the English and French governments established prime meridians in their capitals.”

Synonyms prime number choice prize quality select bloom

Antonyms composite

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