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   eminent

   /ˈɛmɪnənt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere: "one of the world's most eminent statisticians" Similar illustriousdistinguishedrenownedesteemedpre-eminentnotablenoteworthygreatprestigiousimportantsignificantinfluentialoutstandingnotedof notefamouscelebratedprominentwell knownlionizedacclaimedsuperiorof high standinghigh-rankingexaltedreveredelevatedaugustgrandloftyvenerableforemostleadingparamountlegendaryinformal:big-timebig/major leagueOpposite unimportantunknown
   • 2. (of a positive quality) present to a notable degree: "the book's scholarship and eminent readability" Similar obviousclearconspicuousmarkedsingularsignaloutstandingtotalcompleteutterabsolutethoroughperfectdownrightsheer

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin eminent- ‘jutting, projecting’, from the verb eminere.

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   What is an eminent person?

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   What is the difference between 'eminent' and 'imminent?

   • They can’t be confused because their lexical meanings are completely different: “eminent” describes the quality of being famous and respected, while “imminent” describes something coming very soon. These short definitions are the only ones that you should keep in mind to make sure you don’t use them wrongly.

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   What is the difference between eminent and important?

   • In its most basic sense, 'eminent' means 'prominent' or 'distinguished'. It can also mean 'superior', 'elevated', 'outstanding', or 'exalted'. In its most basic sense, 'important' means 'influential' or 'powerful'. It also signifies 'consequential', 'substantial', and 'famous'. My point is that it is possible to be important without being eminent, and vice versa.

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   Are immanent and eminent the same word?

   • Eminent, immanent, and imminent are all adjectives that sound the same when spoken aloud. Eminent is a synonym of distinguished. Imminent is a synonym of impending. Immanent is a synonym of pervasive. By thinking about the unique features of each word’s spelling, you can link them to their meanings in your mind.

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   What is the difference between prominent and eminent?

   • Someone who is prominent is well-known and often important. Someone who is considered eminent is often both well-known and well-respected. Still, the words are often used in overlapping ways. The word preeminent means extremely eminent — eminent or outstanding above all others.

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