primer

• Beschreibt etwas von bestmöglicher Qualität oder größter Wichtigkeit; auch die erste, höchste Stufe oder den frühesten Zeitpunkt betreffend.

Describes something of the best possible quality or the most important.

1. Best or most importantB1formal

   Of the highest quality, excellence, or importance.

   Bester oder wichtigster

   • This is a prime example of modern architecture.
   • She is in her prime years as an athlete.
   • The prime objective is to ensure safety.

   Synonymebestchiefchoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-rateforemostkeyleadingmainprincipalselectsuperiortoptop-quality

   Antonymeinferiormarginalminornegligiblesecondarysubordinateworst

2. First in time or orderB2formal

   Occurring first in a sequence or time.

   Erster in der Zeit oder Reihenfolge

   • The prime cause of the accident was human error.
   • Prime numbers are divisible only by one and themselves.
   • The prime suspect was arrested last night.

   Synonymefirstinitialoriginalprimalprimary

   Antonymefinallastlatterultimate

3. Excellent conditionB1informal

   In the best possible state or condition.

   Bester Zustand

   • The car is in prime condition despite its age.
   • He keeps his tools in prime shape.
   • The fruit is at its prime ripeness.

   Synonymechoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-ratemintoptimalpeakpremiumpristineselectsuperbtop

   Antonymebadinferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

• Substantiv, das ein einführendes Lehrbuch, eine Zündmasse für Treibstoff oder eine vorbereitende Grundierung für eine Oberfläche bezeichnet.

A noun referring to an introductory textbook or a substance used to ignite a propellant, or a preliminary coat of paint applied to a surface.

1. Introductory textbookB2formal

   A basic textbook that introduces a subject, often used for beginners.

   Einführendes Lehrbuch

   • She bought a Latin primer to start learning the language.
   • The primer covers the fundamentals of chemistry.
   • This primer is perfect for students new to philosophy.

   Synonymeguidehandbookintroductionmanual

2. Igniter for propellantC1formaltechnical

   A device or substance used to initiate the burning of a propellant, such as in firearms or explosives.

   Anzündmittel für Treibmittel

   • The primer in the cartridge ignites the gunpowder.
   • He carefully replaced the primer in the explosive device.
   • A faulty primer can cause a misfire in the weapon.

   Synonymecapdetonatorigniterinitiatorpercussion cap

3. Preliminary coat of paintB1formaltechnical

   The first layer of paint or size applied to a surface to prepare it for the final coat.

   Grundierung

   • Apply a coat of primer before painting the wall.
   • The primer helps the paint adhere better to the wood.
   • He used a white primer to cover the dark spots on the ceiling.

   Synonymeprimingundercoat