eminently
Use Eminently in a sentence
ə adjective
1.
high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished: eminent statesmen.
2.
conspicuous, signal, or noteworthy: eminent fairness.
3.
lofty; high: eminent peaks.
4.
prominent; projecting; protruding: an eminent nose.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin ēminent- (stem of ēminēns) outstanding (present participle of ēminēre to stick out, project), equivalent to ē- e-1 + min- (see imminent) + -ent- -ent
1375–1425; late Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin ēminent- (stem of ēminēns) outstanding (present participle of ēminēre to stick out, project), equivalent to ē- e-1 + min- (see imminent) + -ent- -ent
Related forms
em·i·nent·ly, adverb
non·em·i·nent, adjective
qua·si-em·i·nent, adjective
qua·si-em·i·nent·ly, adverb
un·em·i·nent, adjective
Synonyms
1. celebrated, renowned, illustrious, outstanding. 2. noted; notable.
1. celebrated, renowned, illustrious, outstanding. 2. noted; notable.
Antonyms
1. unknown, obscure.
1. unknown, obscure.
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eminent (ˈɛmɪnənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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] | |
| 'eminently | |
| —adv | |
| eminent (ˈɛmɪnənt) | |
| —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] | |
| 'eminently | |
| —adv | |
| eminently (ˈɛmɪnəntlɪ) | |
| —adv | |
| extremely: eminently sensible | |
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Word Origin & History
eminent
early 15c., from L. eminentem (nom. eminens), prp. of eminere "stand out, project," from ex- "out" + minere, related to mons "hill" (see mount). Legal eminent domain recorded from 1738.
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Example sentences
Huge advances in information technology-and the availability of information-make such markets eminently possible, he believes.
When the economy isn't hiring, coops are eminently appealing as full-time engineering jobs are scarce.
Thus they serve eminently the mission of the university press.
When it was written it was an eminently modern novel.
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