prime vs period of time

period of time vs prime

prime and period of time both are nouns.

prime is an adjective but period of time is not an adjective.

prime is a verb but period of time is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prime	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
period of time	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, period of time is a hypernym of prime; that is, period of time is a word with a broader meaning than prime:

prime: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
period of time: an amount of time

Other hypernyms of prime include period, time period.

prime (noun)	period of time (noun)
a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself	an amount of time
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)	period of time (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)	period of time (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

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