adj.
Pronunciation: -n ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin praeeminent-, praeeminens, from Latin, present participle of praeemin ē re to be outstanding, from prae- + emin ē re to stand out ― more at EMINENT
Date: 15th century
: having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : OUTSTANDING , SUPREME
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