eminent
Etymology

From Middle French éminent, from Latin - present participle ēminēns, ēminentis, from verb ēmineō ("I project, I protrude"), from ex- ("out of, from") + mineō, related to mons (English mount).

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈɛmɪnənt/
Adjective

eminent

  1. Noteworthy, remarkable, great.
    Synonyms: remarkable, outstanding, Thesaurus:notable
    His eminent good sense has been a godsend to this project.
  2. (of a person) Distinguished, important, noteworthy.
    Synonyms: distinguished, noteworthy, Thesaurus:notable
    In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian.
  3. (archaic) High, lofty.
    Synonyms: towering, prominent, Thesaurus:tall
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