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primes Definition and Meaning in English (primes definition)

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Primes definition: Numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.

Definitions of Primes

  1. 1noun

    Numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.

  2. 2verb

    To prepare something for use or action, especially by charging it with a substance or by making an initial adjustment.

Example Sentences

mathematical

“The list of primes starts with 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11.”

art

“He primes the canvas with a special gesso before painting.”

technical

“The machine primes itself for the next cycle.”

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past tenseprimed
present participlepriming
nounprime
nounprimacy
agent nounprimer

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