🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

eminente

Pronunciation / Transliteration: e-mi-nen-te

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Eminent/ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Es un científico eminente en su área."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

    "The eminent scientist received numerous awards for her groundbreaking research."
  2. 2

    Used to emphasize the presence of a quality or characteristic.

    "He is an eminent figure in the field of literature."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'eminent' originates from the Latin 'eminens', meaning 'standing out' or 'prominent'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century, evolving to describe individuals of high status or notable achievements.

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