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eminentfamous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈemɪnənt/

Korean meaning: 저명한, 뛰어난, 유명한

Korean pronunciation: **에**미넌트

Example Sentences

  • The eminent chef's restaurant was so popular that even the mice made reservations.
  • Dr. Johnson is an eminent authority on medieval literature.
  • The eminent professor forgot where he parked his car but remembered every detail of ancient Greek philosophy.

eminent

ADJECTIVE

//ˈemɪnənt//

famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

eminent concept
💡 Concept

An eminent professor receives prestigious recognition from admiring colleagues

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eminent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

An eminent figure stands prominent, as change feels imminent

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈemɪnənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈemɪnənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixe--
Rootmin-
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'eminens', the present participle of 'eminere', meaning 'to stand out' or 'to project'. The prefix 'e-' means 'out' and 'minere' relates to projecting or standing above.

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🎵Rhyme

prominentimminentpermanent
prominent
imminent
permanent

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The eminent chef's restaurant was so popular that even the mice made reservations.

Dr. Johnson is an eminent authority on medieval literature.

😄 Fun example

The eminent professor forgot where he parked his car but remembered every detail of ancient Greek philosophy.

She holds an eminent position in the field of medical research.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

distinguishedrenownedprominentnotableillustrious

Antonyms

obscureunknowninsignificant

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