[em.i.nent] adj [ME, fr. MF or L; MF, fr. L eminent-, eminens, prp. of eminere to stand out, fr. e- + -minere; akin to L mont-, mons mountain--more at mount] (15c) 1: standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted: conspicuous
2: jutting out: projecting
3: exhibiting eminence esp. in standing above others in some quality or position: prominent syn see famous