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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024em•i•nent /ˈɛmənənt/USA pronunciation adj. - high in rank or reputation;
top;
distinguished:an eminent scholar. - [usually: before a noun] greatest;
utmost;
remarkable;
outstanding: I was treated with eminent fairness.
em•i•nent•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024em•i•nent (em′ə nənt),USA pronunciation adj. - high in station, rank, or repute;
prominent;
distinguished:eminent statesmen. - conspicuous, signal, or noteworthy:eminent fairness.
- lofty;
high:eminent peaks. - prominent;
projecting;
protruding:an eminent nose.
- Latin ēminent- (stem of ēminēns) outstanding (present participle of ēminēre to stick out, project), equivalent. to ē- e- + min- (see imminent) + -ent- -ent
- Anglo-French)
- late Middle English (1375–1425
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged celebrated, renowned, illustrious, outstanding. See famous.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged noted; notable.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unknown, obscure.
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