🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

vornehmlich

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vor-nehm-likh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Preeminently/priˈɛmɪnəntli/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Sie ist vornehmlich für ihre Beiträge zur modernen Kunst anerkannt."

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a manner that is superior or outstanding.

    "She is preeminently qualified for the position due to her extensive experience."
  2. 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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