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- Dictionaryeminence/ˈɛmɪnəns/
noun
- 1. fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere: "her eminence in cinematography" Similar
- 2. a piece of rising ground: formal, literary "an eminence commanding the River Emme" Similar
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EMINENCE definition: 1. the state of being famous, respected, or important: 2. part of an organ in the body, especially…. Learn more.
The meaning of EMINENCE is a position of prominence or superiority. How to use eminence in a sentence.
Eminence is a position of superiority, high rank or status, or fame. In other words, eminence is the state of being eminent —high in station, rank, or reputation. Someone who is eminent is prominent or distinguished in some way, especially within a particular field. The word is often associated with scholars.
EMINENCE meaning: 1. the state of being famous, respected, or important: 2. part of an organ in the body, especially…. Learn more.
Eminence is superior status. If you become a world famous actor, the folks in your home town might treat you as an eminence when you come home for Thanksgiving. Just don't expect your family to do the same. Eminence traces back to the Latin adjective ēminēntia, meaning high or lofty.
Eminence is the quality of being very well-known and highly respected. Many of the pilots were to achieve eminence in the aeronautical world. Beveridge was a man of great eminence.
Define eminence. eminence synonyms, eminence pronunciation, eminence translation, English dictionary definition of eminence. n. 1. A position of great distinction or superiority: rose to eminence as a surgeon. 2. A rise of ground; a hill. 3. a. A person of high station or great...
noun. /ˈemɪnəns/ [uncountable] (formal) the quality of being famous and respected, especially in a profession. a man of political eminence. Few could have predicted that she would reach eminence as a surgeon. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
Noun. Filter. noun. A high or lofty place, thing, etc., as a hill. Webster's New World. Superiority in rank, position, character, achievement, etc.; greatness; celebrity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A rise of ground; a hill. American Heritage. Similar definitions. A person of eminence. Webster's New World.
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