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eminent Definition

emi·nent (emə nənt)

adjective

  1. rising above other things or places; high; lofty
  2. projecting; prominent; protruding
  3. standing high by comparison with others, as in rank or achievement; renowned; exalted; distinguished
  4. outstanding; remarkable; noteworthy a man of eminent courage

Etymology: ME < L eminens: see eminence

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eminent Synonyms

eminent

modif.

  1. Distinguished

    renowned, celebrated, prominent; see distinguished 2, famous, important 2. See syn. study at famous.

  2. Physically lofty

    tall, elevated, raised; see high 1, 2.

eminent Usage Examples

Preposition: for

  • piety: But they were both of them eminent for piety.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: But as he soon became eminent in his profession he altered some of his measures.

Modifies a noun

  • scholar: HE British writer David Irving's books have been praised by some of the most eminent scholars in his field.
  • scientist: There were several eminent scientists on board Princess Alice.
  • physician: A lady is the wife of the most eminent physician of the day.
  • professor: The jury for the prize is composed of eminent professors.
  • physicist: After Einstein, the two men were probably the most eminent physicists of the 20th century.
  • barrister: But many of today's most eminent barristers tend to feel this trend is unhealthy and that a wide range of experience is important.

Modifying Another Word

  • however: A transient association with owners, lodgers or tenants, however eminent, will not normally be considered important.
  • equally: There he socialized with the likes of Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Dylan Thomas and the equally eminent No Knickers Joyce.
  • so: It would be needless to give particulars concerning the life and work of so eminent a contemporary.
  • very: This role will be working for a very eminent Partner in her field who truly wants her PA to be her legal assistant.
  • together: It brought together eminent journalists, academics and lawyers in this field.
  • even: Even eminent Galilaean rabbis were not free of criticism.

Preposition: in

  • field: An experienced expert witness who is eminent in any major field of expertise will normally have several entries.
  • design: Long flowing lines seem to be eminent in the design, and the hour markers are long.
eminent Quotes

Life levels all men: death reveals the eminent.

—Shaw, George Bernard

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