preeminent — surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way
Pronunciation (IPA): /priˈɛmɪnənt/
Korean meaning: 모든 다른 것들을 뛰어넘는; 어떤 면에서 매우 뛰어난
Korean pronunciation: 프리**에**미넌트
Example Sentences
- The chef's preeminent pasta skills made customers wait three hours just for a bowl of spaghetti.
- Einstein remains preeminent among physicists even decades after his death.
- My grandmother thinks she's preeminent at using technology, but she still calls WiFi 'wife-eye'.
preeminent
ADJECTIVE//priˈɛmɪnənt//
surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way
The preeminent violinist captivates the audience with her distinguished solo performance
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The eminent scholar triumphs as danger grows imminent!
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Origin
From Latin 'praeeminens,' the present participle of 'praeminere,' meaning 'to stand out before or above.' The word combines the prefix 'prae-' (before) with 'eminere' (to stand out or project).
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“The chef's preeminent pasta skills made customers wait three hours just for a bowl of spaghetti.”
“Einstein remains preeminent among physicists even decades after his death.”
“My grandmother thinks she's preeminent at using technology, but she still calls WiFi 'wife-eye'.”
“The university's preeminent research facility attracts scientists from around the world.”
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