prime vs prime number

prime number vs prime

prime and prime number both are nouns.

prime is an adjective but prime number is not an adjective.

prime is a verb but prime number is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prime	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
prime number	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, prime number is a hyponym of prime; that is, prime number is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prime:

prime: a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
prime number: an integer that has no integral factors but itself and 1

prime (noun)	prime number (noun)
a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself	an integer that has no integral factors but itself and 1
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)	prime number (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)	prime number (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 prime number

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