Definition of prime

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of prime is as below...

Prime (a.) An inch, as composed of twelve seconds in the duodecimal system; -- denoted by [']. See 2d Inch, n., 1..

Lern More About Prime

Primely :: Primely (adv.) In a prime manner; excellently.
Prime :: Prime (a.) Marked or distinguished by a mark (') called a prime mark.
Incindental :: Incindental (a.) Happening, as an occasional event, without regularity; coming without design; casual; accidental; hence, not of prime concern; subordinate; collateral; as, an incidental conversation; an incidental occurrence; incidental expenses..
Advance :: Advance (v.) An addition to the price; rise in price or value; as, an advance on the prime cost of goods..
Primy :: Primy (a.) Being in its prime.
Prime :: Prime (v. i.) To be renewed, or as at first..
Long Primer :: Long primer () A kind of type, in size between small pica and bourgeois..
Prime :: Prime (a.) Lecherous; lustful; lewd.
A B C :: A B C () A primer for teaching the alphabet and first elements of reading.
Hornbook :: Hornbook (n.) The first book for children, or that from which in former times they learned their letters and rudiments; -- so called because a sheet of horn covered the small, thin board of oak, or the slip of paper, on which the alphabet, digits, and often the Lord's Prayer, were written or printed; a primer..
Prime :: Prime (a.) The first of the chief guards.
Hydraulics :: Hydraulics (n.) That branch of science, or of engineering, which treats of fluids in motion, especially of water, its action in rivers and canals, the works and machinery for conducting or raising it, its use as a prime mover, and the like..
Ogygian :: Ogygian (a.) Of or pertaining to Ogyges, a mythical king of ancient Attica, or to a great deluge in Attica in his days; hence, primeval; of obscure antiquity..
Prime :: Prime (a.) Early; blooming; being in the first stage.
Prime :: Prime (v. i.) To 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; -- said of a steam boiler..
Prime :: Prime (a.) A prime number. See under Prime, a..
Mazarine :: Mazarine (a.) Of or pertaining to Cardinal Mazarin, prime minister of France, 1643-1661..
Passee :: Passee (a.) Past; gone by; hence, past one's prime; worn; faded; as, a passee belle..
Primer :: Primer (n.) A small elementary book for teaching children to read; a reading or spelling book for a beginner.
Primitive :: Primitive (a.) Of or pertaining to the beginning or origin, or to early times; original; primordial; primeval; first; as, primitive innocence; the primitive church..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us