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eminent

 

[ หˆษ›mษชnษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in society

famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

Synonyms

distinguished, notable, prestigious, prominent, renowned

Examples of usage

  • He was an eminent scientist in the field of physics.
  • The conference was attended by eminent scholars from around the world.
  • The eminent architect designed the iconic building in the city.
  • Her eminent position in the government allowed her to influence policy decisions.
  • His eminent contributions to literature earned him numerous awards.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a negative context

used to emphasize the presence of a negative quality

Synonyms

glaring, imminent, impending, obvious, prominent

Examples of usage

  • She showed an eminent lack of respect for authority.
  • The project failed due to an eminent lack of funding.
  • His actions displayed an eminent disregard for the rules.
  • There was an eminent danger of the situation escalating into violence.
  • The company faced an eminent threat of bankruptcy.

Translations

Translations of the word "eminent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น eminente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค–เฅเคฏเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hervorragend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkemuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะดะฐั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybitny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‘—ๅใช (chลmei na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉminent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ eminente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seรงkin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €๋ช…ํ•œ (jeomyeonghan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝznamnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝznamnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐๅ‡บ็š„ (jiรฉchลซ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ugleden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฆgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ลŸhur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ eminente

Etymology

The word 'eminent' originates from the Latin word 'eminere', which means to stand out or project. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Initially, it was used to describe someone prominent or standing out in a particular field. Over time, its usage expanded to connote qualities of respect and recognition. Today, 'eminent' is commonly used to signify someone who is distinguished or noteworthy in their field.

See also: preeminent.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,885, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.