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English
Etymology
From Latin present participle eminens, eminentis, from verb eminere (“to project”), from ex- (“out of, from”) + minere.
Pronunciation
Adjective
eminent (comparative more eminent, superlative most eminent)
- (archaic) high, lofty; towering; prominent.
- noteworthy. remarkable, great
- His eminent good sense has been a godsend to this project.
- of a person, distinguished, important, noteworthy
- In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian.
Usage notes
- Eminent and imminent are very similar sounds, and are weak rhymes; in some dialects, these may be confused. A typo of either word may result in a correction to the wrong word by spellchecking software. Eminent may also be confused with immanent.
Derived terms
Related terms
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
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