priming
[prahy-ming]
noun
Origin of priming
prime
[prahym]
adjective
noun
verb (used with object), primed, prim·ing.
verb (used without object), primed, prim·ing.
Origin of prime
before 1000; 1910–15 for def 5; (adj.) Middle English (< Old French prim) < Latin prīmus first (superlative corresponding to prior prior1); (noun) in part derivative of the adj.; in part continuing Middle English prim(e) first canonical hour, Old English prim < Latin prīma (hōra) first (hour); (v.) apparently derivative of the adj.
Synonyms for prime
1. primary. 7. Prime, primeval, primitive have reference to that which is first. Prime means first in numerical order or order of development: prime meridian; prime cause. Primeval means belonging to the first or earliest ages: the primeval forest. Primitive suggests the characteristics of the origins or early stages of a development, and hence implies the simplicity of original things: primitive tribes, conditions, ornaments, customs, tools.
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Related Words for priming
coach, move, rehearse, fit, motivate, groom, excite, brief, tell, inform, clue, train, galvanize, cram, provoke, stimulate, notify, innervate, prepExamples from the Web for priming
Contemporary Examples of priming
Historical Examples of priming
I saw that they were cutting their matches and arranging their priming.'
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
His next freak was to snatch his pistol and look to the priming.
Simon DaleAnthony Hope
There must be more behind: this is but the first flash, the priming of her engine.
The Comedies of William CongreveWilliam Congreve
He brought forward his gun as he spoke, and examined the priming.
The Wild Man of the WestR.M. Ballantyne
Boarders, see to the priming of your pistols, and be ready to follow me presently.
Two Gallant Sons of DevonHarry Collingwood
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Word Origin for prime
(adj) C14: from Latin prīmus first; (n) C13: from Latin prīma (hora) the first (hour); (vb) C16: of uncertain origin, probably connected with n
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