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   Em·i·nence

   /ˈemənəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession: "her eminence in cinematography" Similar illustriousnessdistinctionrenownpreeminencenotabilitygreatnesscaliberprestigeimportancereputationreputenotefamecelebrityprominencestaturestandingrankstation
   • ▪ an important, influential, or distinguished person: "the Lord Chancellor canvassed the views of various legal eminences" Similar important personinfluential persondistinguished persondignitaryluminaryworthygrandeenotablenotabilitypersonageleading lightVIPinformal:somebodysomeonebigwigbig shotbig noisebig gunbig cheesenoblady muckheavyweightbig wheelbig kahunatop bananabig enchilada
   • ▪ a title given to a Roman Catholic cardinal, or used in addressing him: "His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Wolsey"
   • 2. a piece of rising ground: formal, literary "an eminence commanding the Emme River" Similar elevationriserising/raised groundheighthillbankmound
   • ▪ a slight projection from the surface of a part of the body: "a swelling on the lower surface of the brain termed the median eminence"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin eminentia, from eminere ‘jut, project’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   1. : a position of prominence or superiority. 2. : one that is eminent, prominent, or lofty: such as. a. : a person of high rank or attainmentsoften used as a title for a cardinal. b. : a natural elevation. c. : an anatomical protuberance (as on a bone) Synonyms. distinction. dominance. noteworthiness. paramountcy. preeminence. preponderance.

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   eminence meaning, definition, what is eminence: the quality of being famous and importan...: Learn more.

4. en.thefreedictionary.com › eminenceEminence - definition of eminence by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a position of superiority, distinction, high rank, or fame. 2. a high or raised piece of ground. 3. (Anatomy) anatomy a projection of an organ or part. Also called: eminency. [C17: from French, from Latin ēminentia a standing out; see eminent] Eminence. ( ˈɛmɪnəns) or. Eminency. n, pl -nences or -nencies.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryEMINENCE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   6 days ago · 1. a high or lofty place, thing, etc., as a hill. 2. a. superiority in rank, position, character, achievement, etc.; greatness; celebrity. b. a person of eminence. 3. [E-]; Roman Catholic Church. a title of honor used in speaking to or of a cardinal. , preceded by Your or His. 4. Anatomy. a raised area, usually on the surface of a bone.

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   Dictionary definition of eminence. A state or quality of being highly distinguished, respected, and renowned. "The professor's eminence in the field of astrophysics is widely acknowledged by his peers."

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › eminence_neminence, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun eminence, ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   The meaning of eminence. Definition of eminence. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.