adj.
Pronunciation: -n ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English promynent, from Latin prominent-, prominens, from present participle of promin ē re to jut forward, from pro- forward + -min ē re (akin to mont-, mons mountain) ― more at MOUNT
Date: 15th century
1 : standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : PROTUBERANT
2 a : readily noticeable : CONSPICUOUS b : widely and popularly known : LEADING
synonyms see NOTICEABLE
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