# eminent

Pronunciation: say "EM-i-nuhnt" /ˈɛmɪnənt/

## Adjective

1. Widely recognized and respected as important, especially in a particular field; more broadly, remarkable or great.
   - Simple: Well known and respected, often because of important work.
   - _The report was reviewed by a panel of eminent scientists before it was published._
   - _Her father, an eminent heart surgeon, rarely talked about his work at home._

## Adjective

2. Physically high or lofty, rising above its surroundings. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: High up, and rising above what is around it.
   - _The abbey was built on an eminent ridge, visible from every farm in the valley._
   - _An eminent spire rose above the rooftops of the old town._

## Origin

From Middle French éminent, from Latin ēminēns (ēminentis), the present participle of ēmineō ("I project, I protrude"), from ex- ("out of, from") + mineō, which is related to mons (English mount). Compare imminent. It is unrelated to emanate, which comes from mānō ("I flow").

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