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/
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 takes the spotlight while the whole orchestra watches in awe.
The eminent scholar triumphs as danger grows imminent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
pre- (before) + eminent (standing out, from Latin eminere meaning to project or stand out) = preeminent (standing out before all others)
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📝Examples
“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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