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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPreeminently
/priˈɛmɪnəntli/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner that is superior or outstanding.
"She is preeminently qualified for the position due to her extensive experience." - 2
To a degree that surpasses others.
"The artist is preeminently recognized for her contributions to modern art."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'preeminently' derives from the Latin 'praeeminens', meaning 'standing out' or 'superior', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 16th century. Its meaning has consistently conveyed a sense of superiority or distinction.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Preeminently" is said worldwide
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prééminemment
Transliteration: prée-minemment
"Elle est prééminemment qualifiée pour le poste."
vornehmlich
Transliteration: vor-nehm-likh
"Sie ist vornehmlich für ihre Beiträge zur modernen Kunst anerkannt."
preeminentemente
Transliteration: pre-e-minen-te-men-te
"È preeminentemente qualificata per la posizione."
preeminentemente
Transliteration: pre-e-mi-nen-te-men-te
"Es preeminentemente reconocida por sus contribuciones al arte moderno."
preeminentemente
Transliteration: pre-e-mi-nen-te-men-te
"Ela é preeminentemente qualificada para a posição."
प्रमुखता से
Transliteration: pramukhata se
"वह प्रमुखता से इस पद के लिए योग्य है।"
卓越地
Transliteration: zhuóyuè de
"她在现代艺术方面的贡献卓越地被认可。"
탁월하게
Transliteration: tak-wol-ha-ge
"그녀는 현대 미술에 대한 기여로 탁월하게 인정받고 있다."
卓越して
Transliteration: takuetsu shite
"彼女は現代アートへの貢献で卓越して認識されている。"
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