prominent — 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/
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
The prominent tower rises above every other building in the old city skyline.
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🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + minere (to project/stand out) + -ent (adjective suffix) = prominent
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📝Examples
“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.”
“She played a prominent role in developing the new software.”
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