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prominent (**프라**미넌트)important and well-known; standing out so as to be clearly visible

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: important and well-known; standing out so as to be clearly visible

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːmɪnənt/

Korean meaning: 저명한, 유명한; 두드러진, 돌출한

Korean pronunciation: **프라**미넌트

Example Sentences

  • His prominent nose made him easy to recognize in the crowd.
  • The company hired a prominent lawyer to handle the case.
  • The prominent pimple on his forehead ruined his date night.

prominent

ADJECTIVE

//ˈprɑːmɪnənt//

important and well-known; standing out so as to be clearly visible

prominent concept
💡 Concept

The prominent tower rises above every other building in the old city skyline.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈprɑːmɪnənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈprɒmɪnənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro--
Rootmin
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'prominens', the present participle of 'prominere', meaning 'to jut out' or 'to project forward'. It combines 'pro-' (forward) and 'minere' (to project or threaten).

🎵Rhyme

dominantcontinentimminent
dominant
continent
imminent

🔗Collocations

prominent figure
prominent role
prominent feature
prominent position
most prominent
become prominent
prominent politician

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His prominent nose made him easy to recognize in the crowd.

The company hired a prominent lawyer to handle the case.

😄 Fun example

The prominent pimple on his forehead ruined his date night.

She played a prominent role in developing the new software.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

distinguishednotablefamousoutstandingconspicuous

Antonyms

obscureunknowninconspicuous

Related

prominenceprominentlyprotrudedistinguish

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