prominence — the state of being important, famous, or noticeable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being important, famous, or noticeable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːmɪnəns/
Example Sentences
- The cat achieved internet prominence by accidentally becoming a meme.
- The company's prominence in the market made it a takeover target.
- His nose's prominence made him perfect for the Pinocchio role.
prominence
NOUN[/ˈprɑːmɪnəns/]
the state of being important, famous, or noticeable
The lighthouse stands in prominence above the fishing village at dusk.
True prominence comes from resonance, not dominance!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'prominentia', derived from 'prominens' (standing out, projecting), which comes from 'prominere' meaning 'to jut out or project forward', composed of 'pro-' (forward) and 'minere' (to project or threaten).
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + -minence (from Latin minere, to project) = prominence (the quality of standing out or projecting forward)
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📝Examples
“The cat achieved internet prominence by accidentally becoming a meme.”
“The company's prominence in the market made it a takeover target.”
“His nose's prominence made him perfect for the Pinocchio role.”
“The mountain's prominence could be seen from miles away.”
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