preeminent

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Etymology [edit]

From Middle French preeminent and its source, Latin praeēminēns, present participle of praeēminēre (“to stand out, excel”), from prae- (“pre-”) + ēminēre.

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  • (UK) IPA: /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/

Adjective [edit]

preeminent (not comparable)

  1. Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important. [from 15th c.]

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