preeminence — the fact of surpassing all others; superiority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fact of surpassing all others; superiority
Pronunciation (IPA): /priˈɛmɪnəns/
Korean meaning: 다른 모든 것을 능가하는 상태; 우월성, 탁월함
Korean pronunciation: 프리**에**미넌스
Example Sentences
- The chef's preeminence in fusion cuisine made his restaurant impossible to book.
- My cat believes in her own preeminence over all household decisions, including my choice of breakfast.
- The company's preeminence in technology innovation lasted only until their competitor released a better product.
preeminence
NOUN//priˈɛmɪnəns//
the fact of surpassing all others; superiority
the fact of surpassing all others; superiority
From prominence to dominance, achieving true preeminence!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '미리 앞서다'라는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 마치 경주에서 다른 모든 선수들보다 앞서 나가는 선두 주자의 모습을 연상할 수 있습니다.
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📝Examples
“The chef's preeminence in fusion cuisine made his restaurant impossible to book.”
“My cat believes in her own preeminence over all household decisions, including my choice of breakfast.”
“The company's preeminence in technology innovation lasted only until their competitor released a better product.”
“His preeminence in eating spicy food was challenged when he met my grandmother's kimchi.”
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