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/
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
important and well-known; standing out so as to be clearly visible
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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).
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“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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