Definition of prominence in English:

prominence

noun ˈprɒmɪnənsˈprɑmənəns

mass noun

1The state of being important, famous, or noticeable.
she came to prominence as an artist in the 1960s
in singular the commission gave the case a prominence which it might otherwise have escaped
Example sentencesExamples
- Undeniably, mental health professionals and trauma programs have acquired a new prominence in the refugee field.
- And during the great dot-com boom, some highly unprofitable companies gained great prominence on this measure.
- From this point in his career sculpture gradually gained prominence in his work.
- Increased prominence is being given to the use of best practices and program management decision-making.
- Insurance and risk management have assumed a new prominence, as have disaster recovery plans.
- Photographs of her, looking slightly uncomfortable and bemused before disembarking, achieved equal prominence.
- As a result of this, parties tried to distinguish themselves in order to regain their prominence.
- The new domestic program will return the focus for achieving national prominence to the Senior Championships.
- They have been together since 1974, yet only came to prominence in the 1990s.
- By the close of the 1870s, Homer had achieved national prominence.
- Eleanor came to prominence during the 1990s with some highly acclaimed recordings.
- A Montreal native, Blain came to prominence in the 1980s with her impact-heavy brand of political art and is now known around the world.
- The men who came to prominence in the late 1980s were very different.
- However, he never came to prominence for developing his own positions on current political questions.
- The town came to prominence as the capital of the Seljuk Sultans in 1076 when the Seljuks took control of Anatolia, though the area's roots go back much further.
- Why did Campbell assume such political prominence and power?
- Such scandals rarely acquire media prominence of their own accord.
- I'm surprised, as both men came to prominence in 1960s London.
- He came to prominence following the riot in Bradford in 1995 when he helped arrange dialogue between police and young people, setting up the Young People's Forum as a result.
- The media give undue prominence to such actions.
Synonyms
fame, celebrity, eminence, pre-eminence, importance, distinction, greatness, note, notability, prestige, stature, standing, position, rank, renown, repute, illustriousness, acclaim, influence, account, consequence, visibility
good coverage, close attention, importance, precedence, weight, a high profile, top billing, noticeability
2The fact or state of projecting from something.
radiographs showed enlargement of the right heart with prominence of the pulmonary outflow tract
Example sentencesExamples
- As the PDA opens, the CXR shows a slight increase in heart size and prominence of central pulmonary vessels which can progress.
- Other abnormalities noted were cardiomegaly, abnormal pulmonary vessels, and interstitial prominence.
- The prominence of the primary rods is a function of the thinner shell wall and may be due to an ecological factor, as mentioned above.
- Heart size and pulmonart vascular prominence depend on the size of shunt.
1. 2.1count noun A thing that projects from something, such as a projecting feature of the landscape or a protuberance on a part of the body.
  the steep, rocky prominence resembled a snow-capped mountain
  Example sentencesExamples
  Most fluid-filled products permit a high degree of immersion, allowing the body to sink into the surface as the surface conforms to bony prominences.
  Comfort measures are initiated intraoperatively, including use of a temperature-regulating blanket and IV fluid warmer and padding all bony prominences.
  The anesthesia care provider helps the patient extend his or her arms on arm boards, places padding under bony prominences, and secures the patient's arm with cotton cast padding and hook and loop fastening straps.
  Pressure ulcers are thought to develop over bony prominences as a result of excessive pressure.
  Bursae prevent excessive friction of soft tissue over bony prominences during motion.
  The nurse ensures that the safety belt is in place, pads any bony prominences, inspects the patient's skin for problems, and applies an electrosurgical dispersive pad.
  They generally develop over a bony prominence where soft tissue is damaged from external pressure exerted over the hard surface of the skeletal structure.
  During this time, pressure on tissue over a bony prominence may not be relieved for hours.
  The physician should palpate bony prominences and tendinous insertions near the heel and midfoot, noting any tenderness or palpable defects.
  The circulating nurse verifies that the patient is safe and protected and that bony prominences are adequately padded after positioning.
  The tensor palatini muscle joins this muscular sling as it sweeps around the hamulus, a bony prominence of the lateral palate.
  It is known, however, that the ligament fibers do not necessarily run in a straight line and may curve over other soft tissue or bony prominences.
  For successful management of pressure ulcers, both cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues need to be grafted, particularly over bony prominences.
  The side rails are lowered, and the safety strap is checked to ensure it is securely in place across the patient's thighs, avoiding bony prominences.
  The radial artery is easily compressed over the adjacent bony prominences.
  The tubing should be positioned away from direct contact with bony prominences, organs, and blood vessels.
  Results also are compatible with the theory that a low BMI and reduced protection of bony prominences by fatty tissue lead to an increased risk of pressure ulcers.
  The greater deformations possible with this technology enable the transfer of pressure to adjacent body areas and other bony prominences.
  Synonyms
  hillock, hill, hummock, mound, outcrop, spur, rise, tor, ridge, peak, pinnacle, elevation
  promontory, cliff, crag, headland, height
  French arête
  protuberance, projection, swelling, bump, bulge, lump
  technical process, bulla
2. 2.2Astronomy count noun A stream of incandescent gas projecting above the sun's chromosphere.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Similarly, giant prominences can be seen for longer, jutting up above the solar surface.
  To the naked eye the prominences jutting above the solar surface often appear more noticeable than they are in a photograph.
  Usually a coronal mass ejection includes the eruption of a solar prominence and often is accompanied by a flare.
  The clouds will just impede your direct view and the light of corona, chromosphere, and prominences may trickle through.
  Together with the solar prominences, there are masses of red glowing gas to be seen.

Derivatives

prominency

noun

Armus and Castra, in the heart and belly respectively, are stars with disagreeable natures, whose prominency indicates malevolence and destructiveness.

Origin

Late 16th century (denoting something that juts out): from obsolete French, from Latin prominentia 'jutting out', from the verb prominere (see prominent).

Rhymes

dominance

Definition of prominence in US English:

prominence

nounˈprämənənsˈprɑmənəns

1The state of being important or famous.
she came to prominence as an artist in the 1960s
in singular the commission gave the case a prominence which it might otherwise have escaped
Example sentencesExamples
- And during the great dot-com boom, some highly unprofitable companies gained great prominence on this measure.
- Why did Campbell assume such political prominence and power?
- They have been together since 1974, yet only came to prominence in the 1990s.
- Insurance and risk management have assumed a new prominence, as have disaster recovery plans.
- Photographs of her, looking slightly uncomfortable and bemused before disembarking, achieved equal prominence.
- The media give undue prominence to such actions.
- Undeniably, mental health professionals and trauma programs have acquired a new prominence in the refugee field.
- By the close of the 1870s, Homer had achieved national prominence.
- The men who came to prominence in the late 1980s were very different.
- Such scandals rarely acquire media prominence of their own accord.
- A Montreal native, Blain came to prominence in the 1980s with her impact-heavy brand of political art and is now known around the world.
- As a result of this, parties tried to distinguish themselves in order to regain their prominence.
- The town came to prominence as the capital of the Seljuk Sultans in 1076 when the Seljuks took control of Anatolia, though the area's roots go back much further.
- I'm surprised, as both men came to prominence in 1960s London.
- Increased prominence is being given to the use of best practices and program management decision-making.
- He came to prominence following the riot in Bradford in 1995 when he helped arrange dialogue between police and young people, setting up the Young People's Forum as a result.
- Eleanor came to prominence during the 1990s with some highly acclaimed recordings.
- The new domestic program will return the focus for achieving national prominence to the Senior Championships.
- From this point in his career sculpture gradually gained prominence in his work.
- However, he never came to prominence for developing his own positions on current political questions.
Synonyms
fame, celebrity, eminence, pre-eminence, importance, distinction, greatness, note, notability, prestige, stature, standing, position, rank, renown, repute, illustriousness, acclaim, influence, account, consequence, visibility
good coverage, close attention, importance, precedence, weight, a high profile, top billing, noticeability
2The fact or condition of standing out from something by physically projecting or being particularly noticeable.
radiographs showed enlargement of the right heart with prominence of the pulmonary outflow tract
Example sentencesExamples
- Other abnormalities noted were cardiomegaly, abnormal pulmonary vessels, and interstitial prominence.
- Heart size and pulmonart vascular prominence depend on the size of shunt.
- The prominence of the primary rods is a function of the thinner shell wall and may be due to an ecological factor, as mentioned above.
- As the PDA opens, the CXR shows a slight increase in heart size and prominence of central pulmonary vessels which can progress.
1. 2.1 A thing that projects from something, especially a projecting feature of the landscape or a protuberance on a part of the body.
  the rocky prominence resembled a snow-capped mountain
  Example sentencesExamples
  The circulating nurse verifies that the patient is safe and protected and that bony prominences are adequately padded after positioning.
  The side rails are lowered, and the safety strap is checked to ensure it is securely in place across the patient's thighs, avoiding bony prominences.
  The physician should palpate bony prominences and tendinous insertions near the heel and midfoot, noting any tenderness or palpable defects.
  The radial artery is easily compressed over the adjacent bony prominences.
  For successful management of pressure ulcers, both cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues need to be grafted, particularly over bony prominences.
  Most fluid-filled products permit a high degree of immersion, allowing the body to sink into the surface as the surface conforms to bony prominences.
  Bursae prevent excessive friction of soft tissue over bony prominences during motion.
  The tensor palatini muscle joins this muscular sling as it sweeps around the hamulus, a bony prominence of the lateral palate.
  Pressure ulcers are thought to develop over bony prominences as a result of excessive pressure.
  It is known, however, that the ligament fibers do not necessarily run in a straight line and may curve over other soft tissue or bony prominences.
  During this time, pressure on tissue over a bony prominence may not be relieved for hours.
  Results also are compatible with the theory that a low BMI and reduced protection of bony prominences by fatty tissue lead to an increased risk of pressure ulcers.
  The greater deformations possible with this technology enable the transfer of pressure to adjacent body areas and other bony prominences.
  The anesthesia care provider helps the patient extend his or her arms on arm boards, places padding under bony prominences, and secures the patient's arm with cotton cast padding and hook and loop fastening straps.
  The tubing should be positioned away from direct contact with bony prominences, organs, and blood vessels.
  Comfort measures are initiated intraoperatively, including use of a temperature-regulating blanket and IV fluid warmer and padding all bony prominences.
  They generally develop over a bony prominence where soft tissue is damaged from external pressure exerted over the hard surface of the skeletal structure.
  The nurse ensures that the safety belt is in place, pads any bony prominences, inspects the patient's skin for problems, and applies an electrosurgical dispersive pad.
  Synonyms
  hillock, hill, hummock, mound, outcrop, spur, rise, tor, ridge, peak, pinnacle, elevation
  protuberance, projection, swelling, bump, bulge, lump
2. 2.2Astronomy A stream of incandescent gas projecting above the sun's chromosphere.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Usually a coronal mass ejection includes the eruption of a solar prominence and often is accompanied by a flare.
  Similarly, giant prominences can be seen for longer, jutting up above the solar surface.
  To the naked eye the prominences jutting above the solar surface often appear more noticeable than they are in a photograph.
  The clouds will just impede your direct view and the light of corona, chromosphere, and prominences may trickle through.
  Together with the solar prominences, there are masses of red glowing gas to be seen.

Origin

Late 16th century (denoting something that juts out): from obsolete French, from Latin prominentia ‘jutting out’, from the verb prominere (see prominent).

单词	prominence
释义	Definition of prominence in English: prominence noun ˈprɒmɪnənsˈprɑmənəns mass noun 1The state of being important, famous, or noticeable. she came to prominence as an artist in the 1960s in singular the commission gave the case a prominence which it might otherwise have escaped Example sentencesExamples Undeniably, mental health professionals and trauma programs have acquired a new prominence in the refugee field. And during the great dot-com boom, some highly unprofitable companies gained great prominence on this measure. From this point in his career sculpture gradually gained prominence in his work. Increased prominence is being given to the use of best practices and program management decision-making. Insurance and risk management have assumed a new prominence, as have disaster recovery plans. Photographs of her, looking slightly uncomfortable and bemused before disembarking, achieved equal prominence. As a result of this, parties tried to distinguish themselves in order to regain their prominence. The new domestic program will return the focus for achieving national prominence to the Senior Championships. They have been together since 1974, yet only came to prominence in the 1990s. By the close of the 1870s, Homer had achieved national prominence. Eleanor came to prominence during the 1990s with some highly acclaimed recordings. A Montreal native, Blain came to prominence in the 1980s with her impact-heavy brand of political art and is now known around the world. The men who came to prominence in the late 1980s were very different. However, he never came to prominence for developing his own positions on current political questions. The town came to prominence as the capital of the Seljuk Sultans in 1076 when the Seljuks took control of Anatolia, though the area's roots go back much further. Why did Campbell assume such political prominence and power? Such scandals rarely acquire media prominence of their own accord. I'm surprised, as both men came to prominence in 1960s London. He came to prominence following the riot in Bradford in 1995 when he helped arrange dialogue between police and young people, setting up the Young People's Forum as a result. The media give undue prominence to such actions. Synonyms fame, celebrity, eminence, pre-eminence, importance, distinction, greatness, note, notability, prestige, stature, standing, position, rank, renown, repute, illustriousness, acclaim, influence, account, consequence, visibility good coverage, close attention, importance, precedence, weight, a high profile, top billing, noticeability 2The fact or state of projecting from something. radiographs showed enlargement of the right heart with prominence of the pulmonary outflow tract Example sentencesExamples As the PDA opens, the CXR shows a slight increase in heart size and prominence of central pulmonary vessels which can progress. Other abnormalities noted were cardiomegaly, abnormal pulmonary vessels, and interstitial prominence. The prominence of the primary rods is a function of the thinner shell wall and may be due to an ecological factor, as mentioned above. Heart size and pulmonart vascular prominence depend on the size of shunt. 2.1count noun A thing that projects from something, such as a projecting feature of the landscape or a protuberance on a part of the body. the steep, rocky prominence resembled a snow-capped mountain Example sentencesExamples Most fluid-filled products permit a high degree of immersion, allowing the body to sink into the surface as the surface conforms to bony prominences. Comfort measures are initiated intraoperatively, including use of a temperature-regulating blanket and IV fluid warmer and padding all bony prominences. The anesthesia care provider helps the patient extend his or her arms on arm boards, places padding under bony prominences, and secures the patient's arm with cotton cast padding and hook and loop fastening straps. Pressure ulcers are thought to develop over bony prominences as a result of excessive pressure. Bursae prevent excessive friction of soft tissue over bony prominences during motion. The nurse ensures that the safety belt is in place, pads any bony prominences, inspects the patient's skin for problems, and applies an electrosurgical dispersive pad. They generally develop over a bony prominence where soft tissue is damaged from external pressure exerted over the hard surface of the skeletal structure. During this time, pressure on tissue over a bony prominence may not be relieved for hours. The physician should palpate bony prominences and tendinous insertions near the heel and midfoot, noting any tenderness or palpable defects. The circulating nurse verifies that the patient is safe and protected and that bony prominences are adequately padded after positioning. The tensor palatini muscle joins this muscular sling as it sweeps around the hamulus, a bony prominence of the lateral palate. It is known, however, that the ligament fibers do not necessarily run in a straight line and may curve over other soft tissue or bony prominences. For successful management of pressure ulcers, both cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues need to be grafted, particularly over bony prominences. The side rails are lowered, and the safety strap is checked to ensure it is securely in place across the patient's thighs, avoiding bony prominences. The radial artery is easily compressed over the adjacent bony prominences. The tubing should be positioned away from direct contact with bony prominences, organs, and blood vessels. Results also are compatible with the theory that a low BMI and reduced protection of bony prominences by fatty tissue lead to an increased risk of pressure ulcers. The greater deformations possible with this technology enable the transfer of pressure to adjacent body areas and other bony prominences. Synonyms hillock, hill, hummock, mound, outcrop, spur, rise, tor, ridge, peak, pinnacle, elevation promontory, cliff, crag, headland, height French arête protuberance, projection, swelling, bump, bulge, lump technical process, bulla 2.2Astronomy count noun A stream of incandescent gas projecting above the sun's chromosphere. Example sentencesExamples Similarly, giant prominences can be seen for longer, jutting up above the solar surface. To the naked eye the prominences jutting above the solar surface often appear more noticeable than they are in a photograph. Usually a coronal mass ejection includes the eruption of a solar prominence and often is accompanied by a flare. The clouds will just impede your direct view and the light of corona, chromosphere, and prominences may trickle through. Together with the solar prominences, there are masses of red glowing gas to be seen. Derivatives prominency noun Armus and Castra, in the heart and belly respectively, are stars with disagreeable natures, whose prominency indicates malevolence and destructiveness. Origin Late 16th century (denoting something that juts out): from obsolete French, from Latin prominentia 'jutting out', from the verb prominere (see prominent). Rhymes dominance Definition of prominence in US English: prominence nounˈprämənənsˈprɑmənəns 1The state of being important or famous. she came to prominence as an artist in the 1960s in singular the commission gave the case a prominence which it might otherwise have escaped Example sentencesExamples And during the great dot-com boom, some highly unprofitable companies gained great prominence on this measure. Why did Campbell assume such political prominence and power? They have been together since 1974, yet only came to prominence in the 1990s. Insurance and risk management have assumed a new prominence, as have disaster recovery plans. Photographs of her, looking slightly uncomfortable and bemused before disembarking, achieved equal prominence. The media give undue prominence to such actions. Undeniably, mental health professionals and trauma programs have acquired a new prominence in the refugee field. By the close of the 1870s, Homer had achieved national prominence. The men who came to prominence in the late 1980s were very different. Such scandals rarely acquire media prominence of their own accord. A Montreal native, Blain came to prominence in the 1980s with her impact-heavy brand of political art and is now known around the world. As a result of this, parties tried to distinguish themselves in order to regain their prominence. The town came to prominence as the capital of the Seljuk Sultans in 1076 when the Seljuks took control of Anatolia, though the area's roots go back much further. I'm surprised, as both men came to prominence in 1960s London. Increased prominence is being given to the use of best practices and program management decision-making. He came to prominence following the riot in Bradford in 1995 when he helped arrange dialogue between police and young people, setting up the Young People's Forum as a result. Eleanor came to prominence during the 1990s with some highly acclaimed recordings. The new domestic program will return the focus for achieving national prominence to the Senior Championships. From this point in his career sculpture gradually gained prominence in his work. However, he never came to prominence for developing his own positions on current political questions. Synonyms fame, celebrity, eminence, pre-eminence, importance, distinction, greatness, note, notability, prestige, stature, standing, position, rank, renown, repute, illustriousness, acclaim, influence, account, consequence, visibility good coverage, close attention, importance, precedence, weight, a high profile, top billing, noticeability 2The fact or condition of standing out from something by physically projecting or being particularly noticeable. radiographs showed enlargement of the right heart with prominence of the pulmonary outflow tract Example sentencesExamples Other abnormalities noted were cardiomegaly, abnormal pulmonary vessels, and interstitial prominence. Heart size and pulmonart vascular prominence depend on the size of shunt. The prominence of the primary rods is a function of the thinner shell wall and may be due to an ecological factor, as mentioned above. As the PDA opens, the CXR shows a slight increase in heart size and prominence of central pulmonary vessels which can progress. 2.1 A thing that projects from something, especially a projecting feature of the landscape or a protuberance on a part of the body. the rocky prominence resembled a snow-capped mountain Example sentencesExamples The circulating nurse verifies that the patient is safe and protected and that bony prominences are adequately padded after positioning. The side rails are lowered, and the safety strap is checked to ensure it is securely in place across the patient's thighs, avoiding bony prominences. The physician should palpate bony prominences and tendinous insertions near the heel and midfoot, noting any tenderness or palpable defects. The radial artery is easily compressed over the adjacent bony prominences. For successful management of pressure ulcers, both cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues need to be grafted, particularly over bony prominences. Most fluid-filled products permit a high degree of immersion, allowing the body to sink into the surface as the surface conforms to bony prominences. Bursae prevent excessive friction of soft tissue over bony prominences during motion. The tensor palatini muscle joins this muscular sling as it sweeps around the hamulus, a bony prominence of the lateral palate. Pressure ulcers are thought to develop over bony prominences as a result of excessive pressure. It is known, however, that the ligament fibers do not necessarily run in a straight line and may curve over other soft tissue or bony prominences. During this time, pressure on tissue over a bony prominence may not be relieved for hours. Results also are compatible with the theory that a low BMI and reduced protection of bony prominences by fatty tissue lead to an increased risk of pressure ulcers. The greater deformations possible with this technology enable the transfer of pressure to adjacent body areas and other bony prominences. The anesthesia care provider helps the patient extend his or her arms on arm boards, places padding under bony prominences, and secures the patient's arm with cotton cast padding and hook and loop fastening straps. The tubing should be positioned away from direct contact with bony prominences, organs, and blood vessels. Comfort measures are initiated intraoperatively, including use of a temperature-regulating blanket and IV fluid warmer and padding all bony prominences. They generally develop over a bony prominence where soft tissue is damaged from external pressure exerted over the hard surface of the skeletal structure. The nurse ensures that the safety belt is in place, pads any bony prominences, inspects the patient's skin for problems, and applies an electrosurgical dispersive pad. Synonyms hillock, hill, hummock, mound, outcrop, spur, rise, tor, ridge, peak, pinnacle, elevation protuberance, projection, swelling, bump, bulge, lump 2.2Astronomy A stream of incandescent gas projecting above the sun's chromosphere. Example sentencesExamples Usually a coronal mass ejection includes the eruption of a solar prominence and often is accompanied by a flare. Similarly, giant prominences can be seen for longer, jutting up above the solar surface. To the naked eye the prominences jutting above the solar surface often appear more noticeable than they are in a photograph. The clouds will just impede your direct view and the light of corona, chromosphere, and prominences may trickle through. Together with the solar prominences, there are masses of red glowing gas to be seen. Origin Late 16th century (denoting something that juts out): from obsolete French, from Latin prominentia ‘jutting out’, from the verb prominere (see prominent).
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