preeminence — the fact of surpassing all others; superiority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fact of surpassing all others; superiority
Pronunciation (IPA): /priˈɛmɪnəns/
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
Derived from Latin, this word developed from the concept of 'standing out beforehand' or 'excelling in advance.' The term evolved to describe the state of being superior or more prominent than all others, as exemplified by a leading runner surpassing competitors in a race.
Breakdown
pre- (before, in advance) + eminere (to stand out, to be prominent) + -ence (state or quality of). The root eminere comes from Latin meaning 'to project or rise above,' combining with the prefix and suffix to form the abstract noun denoting supreme distinction or superiority.
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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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