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- DictionaryEm·i·nent/ˈemənənt/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession: "one of the world's most eminent statisticians"
6 days ago · 1. rising above other things or places; high; lofty. 2. projecting; prominent; protruding. 3. standing high by comparison with others, as in rank or achievement; renowned; exalted; distinguished. 4. outstanding; remarkable; noteworthy. a man of eminent courage.
adj. 1. above others in rank, merit, or reputation; distinguished: an eminent scientist. 2. ( prenominal) noteworthy, conspicuous, or outstanding: eminent good sense. 3. projecting or protruding; prominent. [C15: from Latin ēminēre to project, stand out, from minēre to stand]
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English em‧i‧nent /ˈemɪnənt/ adjective an eminent person is famous, important, and respected an eminent lawyer Examples from the Corpus eminent • an eminent anthropologist • A politician, however eminent or popular, who lacks that base will not reach or survive at the top.
Eminent definition, high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished: eminent statesmen. See more.
1. celebrated, renowned, illustrious, outstanding. See famous. 2. noted; notable. 1. unknown, obscure. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: eminent /ˈɛmɪnənt/ adj. above others in rank, merit, or reputation; distinguished. ( prenominal) noteworthy, conspicuous, or outstanding.
Eminent - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology. eminent. adjective. /ˈɛmɪnənt/ IPA. Dictionary definition of eminent. Famous, distinguished, or prominent within a particular field or profession. "The eminent professor was a leading expert in his field." Detailed meaning of eminent.
What does the adjective eminent mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective eminent , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
