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   eminent

   /ˈɛmɪnənt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere: "one of the world's most eminent statisticians" Similar illustriousdistinguishedrenownedesteemedpre-eminentnotablenoteworthygreatprestigiousimportantsignificantinfluentialoutstandingnotedof notefamouscelebratedprominentwell knownlionizedacclaimedsuperiorof high standinghigh-rankingexaltedreveredelevatedaugustgrandloftyvenerableforemostleadingparamountlegendaryinformal:big-timebig/major leagueOpposite unimportantunknown
   • 2. (of a positive quality) present to a notable degree: "the book's scholarship and eminent readability" Similar obviousclearconspicuousmarkedsingularsignaloutstandingtotalcompleteutterabsolutethoroughperfectdownrightsheer

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin eminent- ‘jutting, projecting’, from the verb eminere.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEMINENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the definition of eminent as an adjective meaning famous, respected, or important, and see examples of its usage in sentences. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for eminent in the thesaurus.

   • English (US)

     adjective. us / ˈem·ə·nənt / eminent adjective (FAMOUS) Add...

   • Eminent: French Translation

     eminent translate: éminent. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Eminent: German Translation

     EMINENT translate: bedeutend. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Eminent: Polish Translation

     EMINENT translate: wybitny, znakomity, wybitny. Learn more...

   • Znaczenie Eminent, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     eminent definicja: 1. famous, respected, or important: 2....

   • Eminent in Russian

     EMINENT translate: выдающийся, видный . Learn more in the...

   • Eminent in Spanish

     EMINENT translate: eminente, eminente. Learn more in the...

   • Simplified

     EMINENT translate: 显赫的；卓越的；著名的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEMINENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EMINENT means famous, respected, or important. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › eminentEminent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Eminent means standing out above others in some quality or position, such as being prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of eminent from Merriam-Webster.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › eminentEMINENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Eminent means high in station, rank, or reputation. Its noun form, eminence, refers to a position of superiority, high rank or status, or fame. Someone who is eminent is prominent or distinguished in some way, especially within a particular field. The word is often associated with scholars.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEMINENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Eminent means well-known and respected, especially because they are good at their profession. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, word origin and usage of eminent with sentences and collocations.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › eminentEminent Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Eminent definition: Well-known and respected, especially for achievement in a particular field.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEMINENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Eminent means famous, respected, or important. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see translations in different languages.