— preeminently , adv.
/pree em"euh neuhnt/ , adj.
eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
Also, pre-eminent .
[ 1400-50; late ME praeeminent- (s. of praeeminens ), prp. of praeeminere to project forward, be prominent. See PRE-, EMINENT ]
Syn . distinguished, peerless, supreme. See dominant .