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- DictionaryEm·i·nence/ˈemənəns/
noun
- 1. fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession: "her eminence in cinematography"
- 2. a piece of rising ground: formal, literary "an eminence commanding the Emme River"
1. uncountable noun. Eminence is the quality of being very well-known and highly respected. Many of the pilots were to achieve eminence in the aeronautical world. Beveridge was a man of great eminence. Synonyms: prominence, reputation, importance, fame More Synonyms of eminence.
eminence. noun. /ˈemɪnəns/. /ˈemɪnəns/. [uncountable] (formal) the quality of being famous and respected, especially in a profession. a man of political eminence. Few could have predicted that she would reach eminence as a surgeon. Definitions on the go.
A complete guide to the word "EMINENCE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Eminence definition: high station, rank, or repute. See examples of EMINENCE used in a sentence.
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.
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." Detailed meaning of eminence.
The meaning of EMINENCE is a position of prominence or superiority. How to use eminence in a sentence.
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n. 1. A position of great distinction or superiority: rose to eminence as a surgeon. 2. A rise of ground; a hill. 3. a. A person of high station or great achievements. b. also Eminence Roman Catholic Church Used with His or Your as a title and form of address for a cardinal.
noun Elevation as regards rank, worth, accomplishment, etc.; exalted station or repute; more generally, a high degree of distinction in any respect, good or bad: as, to attain eminence in a profession, or in the annals of crime. noun Supreme degree.
