prominent
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ə adjective
1.
standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
2.
standing out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting.
3.
leading, important, or well-known: a prominent citizen.
Origin:
1535–45; < Latin prōminent- (stem of prōminēns), present participle of prominēre to project, stand out, equivalent to pro- pro-1 + -minēre; see imminent
1535–45; < Latin prōminent- (stem of prōminēns), present participle of prominēre to project, stand out, equivalent to pro- pro-1 + -minēre; see imminent
Related forms
prom·i·nent·ly, adverb
non·prom·i·nent, adjective
non·prom·i·nent·ly, adverb
o·ver·prom·i·nent, adjective
o·ver·prom·i·nent·ly, adverb
Synonyms
2. protruding, jutting, protuberant. 3. eminent, celebrated, famous, famed, distinguished.
2. protruding, jutting, protuberant. 3. eminent, celebrated, famous, famed, distinguished.
Antonyms
1. inconspicuous. 2. recessed. 3. unknown.
1. inconspicuous. 2. recessed. 3. unknown.
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prominent (ˈprɒmɪnənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | jutting or projecting outwards |
| 2. | standing out from its surroundings; noticeable |
| 3. | widely known; eminent |
| [C16: from Latin prōminēre to jut out, from | |
| 'prominently | |
| —adv | |
| 'prominentness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
prominent
1540s, from L. prominentem (nom. prominens), prp. of prominere "jut or stand out," from pro- "before, forward" + minere "to project," from minæ "projections, threats" (see menace).
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Medical Dictionary
prominent prom·i·nent (prŏm'ə-nənt)
adj.
Projecting outward or upward; protuberant.
Immediately noticeable; conspicuous.
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Example sentences
Most prominent of all the markings are the white spots that cap the poles.
Includes portraits, biographies, and a general history of prominent families.
Lin was a prominent advocate of heavy investment in rural electricity, running water.
They will focus on the items, such as computers and soda cans, that are prominent parts of their culture.
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