Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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mature | No | Yes | Yes | No |
prime | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
mature (noun) | prime (noun) |
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a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself | |
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest | |
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. | |
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity |
mature (adjective) | prime (adjective) |
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having reached full natural growth or development | of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers |
characteristic of maturity | being at the best stage of development |
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination | of superior grade |
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used | used of the first or originating agent |
fully considered and perfected | first in rank or degree |
mature (verb) | prime (verb) |
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cause to ripen and discharge pus | insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing |
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation | fill with priming liquid |
grow old or older | cover with a primer; apply a primer to |
become due for repayment | |
cause to ripen or develop fully | |
develop and work out fully in one's mind |