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prominence

 

[ ˈprɒmɪnəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in astronomy

The state of being important or famous.

Synonyms

eminence, prestige, prominency

Examples of usage

  • The star rose to prominence in the 1980s.
  • Her prominence in the field of science is well recognized.
Context #2 | Noun

in geography

A protuberance on a mountain or other elevated object.

Synonyms

elevation, height, outcrop

Examples of usage

  • The mountain peak's prominence made it visible from miles away.
  • The rock formation's prominence was a landmark for hikers.
Context #3 | Noun

in linguistics

The quality of being distinct and noticeable in speech or writing.

Synonyms

accentuation, emphasis, visibility

Examples of usage

  • The author's use of vivid imagery gave prominence to her storytelling.
  • The emphasis on certain words can add prominence to a sentence.

Translations

Translations of the word "prominence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proeminência

🇮🇳 प्रमुखता

🇩🇪 Prominenz

🇮🇩 keunggulan

🇺🇦 видатність

🇵🇱 prominencja

🇯🇵 顕著さ

🇫🇷 proéminence

🇪🇸 prominencia

🇹🇷 önem

🇰🇷 두드러짐

🇸🇦 بروز

🇨🇿 významnost

🇸🇰 významnosť

🇨🇳 突出

🇸🇮 izpostavljenost

🇮🇸 áberandi

🇰🇿 көрнектілік

🇬🇪 გამოჩენა

🇦🇿 məşhurluq

🇲🇽 prominencia

Word origin

The word 'prominence' originated from the Latin word 'prominentia', which means 'jutting out'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to refer to the state of being important or famous. Over time, its usage expanded to include geographical features and linguistic qualities. Today, 'prominence' continues to be a versatile word with various meanings in different contexts.

See also: prominency, prominently.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,061 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.