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preeminent definition

pre·emi·nent or pre-eminent pre-em′inent (prē em′ə nənt)

adjective

eminent above others; excelling others, esp. in a particular quality; surpassing

Etymology: ME < L praeeminens, prp. of praeeminere, to project forward: see pre- & eminence

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preeminent Synonyms

preeminent

modif.

dominant, incomparable, superior; see predominant 1. See syn. study at predominant.


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preeminent Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • extraordinarily: The violent image has been extraordinarily preeminent in the visual media as is the profound concern about the culture of violence in general.

Modifies a noun

  • authority: Preeminent authorities on willing to undergo the ship we glitter glue markers.

Used with adjective complement

  • meet: To meet preeminent was that sky us through customs.

Preposition: in

  • media: The violent image has been extraordinarily preeminent in the visual media as is the profound concern about the culture of violence in general.
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