Kilo Lingo

/praɪm/

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Translation

Most important, or of the very best quality.

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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This word is part of lesson 36.