pre eminent

pre·em·i·nent

[pree-em-uh-nuhnt]
adjective
eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
Also, pre-em·i·nent.


Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin praeēminent- (stem of praeēminēns), present participle of praeēminēre to project forward, be prominent. See pre-, eminent

pre·em·i·nent·ly, adverb


distinguished, peerless, supreme. See dominant.
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preeminent

adjective
greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement; "our greatest statesmen"; "the country's leading poet"; "a preeminent archeologist" [syn: leading
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Pre eminent is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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