eminent

The definition of eminent is someone or something that rises above or is distinguished or outstanding.

(adjective)

An example of eminent is the Space Needle in Seattle.
An example of eminent is an actor's performance in a play that was far better than the performances by the other actors.

See eminent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

rising above other things or places; high; lofty
projecting; prominent; protruding
standing high by comparison with others, as in rank or achievement; renowned; exalted; distinguished
outstanding; remarkable; noteworthy: a man of eminent courage

Origin: ME < L eminens: see eminence

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See eminent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of high rank, station, or quality; noteworthy: eminent members of the community.
Outstanding, as in character or performance; distinguished: an eminent historian. See Synonyms at noted.
Towering or standing out above others; prominent: an eminent peak.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin ēminēns, ēminent-

Origin: , present participle of ēminēre, to stand out

Origin: : ē-, ex-, ex-

Origin: + -minēre, to jut out; see men-² in Indo-European roots

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