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eminent

adjective
EM-i-nuhnt/ˈɛmɪnənt/

Often confused with imminent

2 meanings of eminent

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Well known and respected, often because of important work.

    An eminent doctor came to speak at our school.

    She became one of the most eminent writers in the country.

    Similardistinguished, prominent, notable, noteworthy, outstanding

    Oppositeobscure, unknown

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  2. 2
    adjectivearchaic
    High up, and rising above what is around it.

    The old fort sits on an eminent hill above the river.

    From the eminent tower, the guards could see for miles.

    Similarhigh, lofty, elevated, towering, tall

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Origin

It comes from French, from a Latin verb meaning "to stick out". It is not related to emanate.