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prime vs canonical hour

canonical hour vs prime

prime and canonical hour both are nouns.

prime is an adjective but canonical hour is not an adjective.

prime is a verb but canonical hour is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prime Yes Yes Yes No
canonical hour Yes No No No
As nouns, canonical hour is a hypernym of prime; that is, canonical hour is a word with a broader meaning than prime:
  • prime: the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
  • canonical hour: (Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer
prime (noun) canonical hour (noun)
a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself (Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer
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
prime (adjective) canonical hour (adjective)
of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
being at the best stage of development
of superior grade
used of the first or originating agent
first in rank or degree
prime (verb) canonical hour (verb)
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
Difference between prime and canonical hour

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