Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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meridian | Yes | Yes | No | No |
prime | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
meridian (noun) | prime (noun) |
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an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator | a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself |
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development | 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 |
meridian (adjective) | prime (adjective) |
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of or happening at noon | of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers |
being at the best stage of development | being at the best stage of development |
of superior grade | |
used of the first or originating agent | |
first in rank or degree |
meridian (verb) | prime (verb) |
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insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing | |
fill with priming liquid | |
cover with a primer; apply a primer to |