Is 2 a Prime Number?
2 is a prime number — it is the only even prime number.
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2 is the smallest and only even prime number, divisible only by 1 and itself.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a prime number?
- A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.