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PRIMES

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There are 12 meanings of the word Primes.

Primes - as an adjective

Of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

Example: "Prime number"

Primes - as a noun

A natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prime quantity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
number10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The period of greatest prosperity or productivity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bloom9blossom11efflorescence23flower12flush11heyday16peak10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
period9period of timetime period
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

The time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prime of life

Primes - as an adjective satellite

First in rank or degree

Example: "An architect of premier rank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
premier11

Used of the first or originating agent

Example: "Prime mover"

Of superior grade

Example: "Choice wines"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choice13prize16quality19select8

Being at the best stage of development

Example: "Our manhood's prime vigor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meridian11

Primes - as a verb

Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

Example: "Prime a cannon"

Cover with a primer; apply a primer to

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ground8undercoat12

Fill with priming liquid

Example: "Prime a car engine"

Example Sentences

"The teacher explained the concept of primes to the students."
"The book discussed the significance of primes in number theory."
"She is trying to prove a conjecture about twin primes."
"The student struggled to understand the Sieve of Eratosthenes for finding primes."
"The mathematicians debated the existence of infinitely many primes."
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Word Game Points

Is PRIMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, primes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRIMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PRIMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, primes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRIMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PRIMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, primes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRIMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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