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Vocabulary Entry
prime
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.
Example Sentences
"2, 3, 5, and 7 are all examples of prime numbers."
"The mathematician discovered new properties of prime numbers."
"Finding a prime can be challenging as numbers get larger."
A
adjective
Of the best quality; excellent.
Example Sentences
"They only serve prime cuts of meat at that restaurant."
"The award was given for her prime contribution to science."
"He is in his prime, showcasing his best performance yet."
V
verb
To prepare or make ready for a particular purpose.
Example Sentences
"They decided to prime the walls before painting them."
"You need to prime the pump before it can function properly."
"The engineer will prime the machine for the upcoming tests."