Meaning
Most important, or of the very best quality.
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Word origin
From Latin primus, meaning first.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- primus
- English cognates
- primary, prince
Examples
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"Prime" here means most important.
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Here "prime" means of the best quality.
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The "Prime Minister" is the first and most senior minister.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 10: prime, confess, mass and 7 more words.