eminent

Meanings

• adjective

  Well-known and distinguished in a particular field.

  - "John is an eminent scientist in his field."
  - "The eminent artist received numerous awards for her work."

• adjective

  Exalted in rank, power, or esteem.

  - "The eminent ruler was respected by all."
  - "The eminent figure in the community was invited to speak at the event."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛmɪnənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

distinguished , noteworthy , outstanding , remarkable , prominent , towering

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eminent
ageless , glean , mean , serene , teen

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Variants

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eminent , eminent domain , eminent domains

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Etymology

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From Old French 'eminent,' meaning 'distinguished, prominent,' from 'emerger,' meaning 'to rise, come up,' from the Latin verb 'emergere.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'eminent domain' refers to the power of a government to take private property for public use.

2. In the Bible, the 'eminent' Samuel was a prophet, judge, and leader of ancient Israel.

3. The term 'eminent scholar' is often used to describe a person who is recognized as a leading expert in a particular field.

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Related Concepts

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1. preeminent: Superior in rank, power, or importance

2. illustrious: Famous or distinguished, often through accomplishments or achievements

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Quotes

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1. Next year sees the 150th anniversary of the 'invention' of the dinosaurs by the "eminent" English anatomist and palaeontologist, Richard Owen.

   - Nicholas Fraser,{it}Nature{/it},20 & 27 Dec. 1990

2. The trend discerned by Wilde a century ago, of course, has only accelerated in recent years, as the line between trashy celebrity exposés and serious biographies of "eminent" artists, statesmen and thinkers has grown increasingly blurred.

   - Michiko Kakutani,{it}New York Times{/it},20 May 1994

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Culture

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The term 'eminent' has been used in various contexts throughout history. In literature, it has been used to describe characters of great importance and prestige, such as Shakespeare's 'Macbeth.' In art, it has been used to describe artists and works of great renown, such as Michelangelo's 'David.' In music, it has been used to describe performers and compositions of exceptional talent and influence.

How to Memorize "eminent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object that stands out in a crowd or field.
   - Imagine a tall, distinguished figure.
   - Picture a prominent mountain or building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eminent' with words like 'distinguished,' 'prominent,' 'renowned,' 'acclaimed,' or 'prestigious.'
   - Think of famous or influential people or objects when you see or hear the word 'eminent.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'E' for 'Exalted,' 'M' for 'Magnificent,' 'I' for 'Important,' and 'N' for 'Notable.'

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