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prime 1, adjective (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French; Origin: Latin primus 'first']
most important
-synonym main main
::Smoking is the prime cause of lung disease.
::Our prime concern is providing jobs for all young school leavers.
::He was named as the prime suspect in the murder investigation.
::Good management is of prime importance in business.
of the very best quality or kind
::prime rib of beef
::prime agricultural land
::The hotel is in a prime location overlooking the valley.
be a prime candidate/target (for sth)
to be the person or thing that is most suitable or most likely to be chosen for a particular purpose
::The school is a prime candidate for closure.
::Old people are a prime target for thieves.
prime example
a very typical example of something
::Blakey Hall is a prime example of a 19th century building.