Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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prime | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
superior | Yes | Yes | No | No |
prime (noun) | superior (noun) |
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a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself | a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character |
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest | one of greater rank or station or quality |
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. | the head of a religious community |
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity | a combatant who is able to defeat rivals |
prime (adjective) | superior (adjective) |
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of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers | written or printed above and to one side of another character |
being at the best stage of development | of or characteristic of high rank or importance |
of superior grade | of high or superior quality or performance |
used of the first or originating agent | having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit |
first in rank or degree | (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by |
having a higher rank | |
(often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by |
prime (verb) | superior (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 |