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eminent

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Main Entry:
em·i·nent 
          Listen to the pronunciation of eminent
Pronunciation:
\ˈe-mə-nənt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin eminent-, eminens, present participle of eminēre to stand out, from e- + -minēre; akin to Latin mont-, mons mountain — more at mount
Date:
15th century
1 : standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted : conspicuous 2 : jutting out : projecting 3 : exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
synonyms see famous


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