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prime — 1. adj. & n. adj. 1 chief, most important (the prime agent; the prime motive). 2 (esp. of cattle and provisions) first rate, excellent. 3 primary, fundamental. 4 Math. a (of a number) divisible only by itself and unity (e.g. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11). b… … Useful english dictionary
Prime mover — may mean:In Theology: * Prime Mover in the Cosmological argument, as a first cause of existenceIn railways: * Prime mover (locomotive), a component of a locomotiveIn haulage: * Prime mover (tractor unit), a structure that provides the motive… … Wikipedia
motive — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ hidden, ulterior ▪ good, strong ▪ I d say he had a very strong motive for wanting her dead. ▪ altruistic, high … Collocations dictionary
prime mover — noun Etymology: translation of Medieval Latin primus motor Date: 1809 1. a. an initial source of motive power (as a windmill, waterwheel, turbine, or internal combustion engine) designed to receive and modify force and motion as supplied by some… … New Collegiate Dictionary
prime — adj. Prime is used with these nouns: ↑agent, ↑aim, ↑beef, ↑candidate, ↑cause, ↑consideration, ↑contractor, ↑culprit, ↑cut, ↑destination, ↑directive, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
prime mover — main motive, primary motivation … English contemporary dictionary
prime mover — noun 1》 the originator of a plan or project. 2》 an initial source of motive power … English new terms dictionary
motive — n. 1. Inducement, incentive, impulse, incitement, stimulus, spur, prompting, influence, reason, ground, consideration, cause, occasion, prime mover, why and wherefore. 2. (Mus.) Theme, subject, melody, motivo … New dictionary of synonyms
Electro-Motive Diesel — Infobox Company company name = Electro Motive Diesel, Inc. company company type = Private company slogan = N/A foundation = Cleveland, Ohio (1922) location = London, Ontario La Grange, Illinois key people = John Hamilton, CEO and President Jerry… … Wikipedia
List of Transformers: Prime episodes — For the TV series about this episode list, see Transformers: Prime. Transformers: Prime is a TV series which premiered on November 29, 2010, on The Hub, Hasbro s and Discovery joint venture, which began broadcasting on October 10, 2010, in the… … Wikipedia
