Prominence: meaning, definitions and examples
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prominence
[ ˈprɒmɪnəns ]
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.
in geography
A protuberance on a mountain or other elevated object.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mountain peak's prominence made it visible from miles away.
- The rock formation's prominence was a landmark for hikers.
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.