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Definition of prominence - 4 dictionary results

prom⋅i⋅nence

  [prom-uh-nuhns]
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–noun
1. Also, prom⋅i⋅nen⋅cy. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.
2. something that is prominent; a projection or protuberance: a prominence high over a ravine.
3. Also called solar prominence. Astronomy. an eruption of a flamelike tongue of relatively cool, high-density gas from the solar chromosphere into the corona where it can be seen during a solar eclipse or by observing strong spectral lines in its emission spectrum.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L prōminentia a jutting out, protuberance. See prominent, -ence

Synonyms:
2. promontory, height, precipice, peak.
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prom·i·nence   (prŏm'ə-nəns)   
n.  

  1. The quality or condition of being prominent.

  2. Something prominent, especially an area of land raised above its surroundings.

  3. Anatomy A small projection or protuberance.

  4. Astronomy A tonguelike cloud of flaming gas rising from the sun's surface, visible as part of the corona during a total solar eclipse.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: prom·i·nence
Pronunciation: 'präm(-&)-n&n(t)s
Function: noun
: an elevation or projection on an anatomical structure(as a bone)
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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prominence prom·i·nence (prŏm'ə-nəns)
n.

  1. The quality or condition of being prominent.

  2. A small projection or protuberance.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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