prime vs time period

time period vs prime

prime and time period both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of prime include period, period of time.

prime (noun)	time period (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)	time period (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)	time period (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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