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