prominent

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin prominens, -entis, present participle of prominere (to jut out, to project) < pro before, forward + minere (in compounds) to jut, project.

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prominent (comparative more prominent, superlative most prominent)

Positive
prominent

Comparative
more prominent

Superlative
most prominent

  1. Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
  2. Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
  3. Eminent; distinguished above others.

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[edit] Adjective

prominent, prominente (comparative prominenter, prominentere; superlative prominentst, prominentste)

  1. prominent

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prominent m.

  1. Eminent person; distinguished above others; VIP

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Singular Plural
Nominative prominent prominenci
Genitive prominenta prominentów
Dative prominentowi prominentom
Accusative prominenta prominentów
Instrumental prominencie prominentach
Locative prominentem prominentami
Vocative prominencie prominenci

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