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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A prime number larger than some given natural number.

   "Let q be a minimal overprime of S."

Verb

1. 1
   To prime with too much fuel. transitive

   "Be careful not to overprime the stove."

Example

More examples

"Be careful not to overprime the stove."

Etymology

From over- + prime.

Related phrases

natural numberprime number

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