EMINENT


Meaning of EMINENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈe-mə-nənt ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin eminent-, eminens, present participle of eminēre to stand out, from e- + -minēre; akin to Latin mont-, mons mountain — more at mount

Date: 15th century

1. : standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted : conspicuous

2. : jutting out : projecting

3. : exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent

Synonyms: see famous

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.