eminent

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations 1.4 External links

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[edit] Etymology

From the present participle stem of Latin eminere (“‘to project’”) < ex- + minere.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /'ɛmɪnənt/
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eminent (comparative more eminent, superlative most eminent)

1. (archaic) high, lofty; towering; prominent.
2. noteworthy. remarkable, great

   His eminent good sense has been a godsend to this project.

3. of a person, distinguished, important, noteworthy

   In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian.

[edit] Usage notes

Sometimes used by confusion with imminent.

[edit] Derived terms

• eminence
• eminently
• preeminent

[edit] Related terms

• imminent
• prominent

[edit] Translations

[edit] External links

• eminent in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• eminent in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• eminent at OneLook® Dictionary Search