prime number vs prime

prime vs prime number

prime number and prime both are nouns.

prime number is not an adjective while prime is an adjective.

prime number is not a verb while prime is a verb.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of prime number include prime quantity.

prime number (noun)	prime (noun)
an integer that has no integral factors but itself and 1	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 number (adjective)	prime (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 number (verb)	prime (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 number and prime

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