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
Related forms
pre·em·i·nent·ly, adverb
Synonyms distinguished, peerless, supreme. See dominant.