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The definition of prominent is something that is very noticeable or sticks out.

(adjective)

An example of prominent is the tattoo someone has on their face.

Prominent is defined as someone who is known by many people.

(adjective)

An example of prominent is a famous or well-known writer.

See prominent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

sticking out; projecting: a prominent chin
noticeable at once; conspicuous: prominent markings
widely and favorably known: a prominent artist

Origin: L prominens, prp. of prominere, to project < pro-, pro- + minere, to project < minae, projections, threats: see menace

Related Forms:

prominently adverb

See prominent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Projecting outward or upward from a line or surface; protuberant.
Immediately noticeable; conspicuous. See Synonyms at noticeable.
Widely known; eminent.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin prōminēns, prōminent-

Origin: , present participle of prōminēre, to jut out

Origin: : prō-, forth; see pro-¹

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

Related Forms:

promˈi·nent·ly adverb

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