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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPreeminent
/priˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
"She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics." - 2
Having paramount importance; of utmost significance.
"The preeminent issue facing the community is access to clean water."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'praeeminentem', the present participle of 'praeeminere', meaning 'to rise above' or 'to tower above' (from 'prae-' meaning before + 'eminere' to project). It entered the English language in the late 15th century, shifting from physical prominence to denote supreme importance, superiority, or distinction in rank and quality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Preeminent" is said worldwide
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prééminent
Transliteration: prée-mi-nant
"Elle est une scientifique prééminente dans son domaine."
vorrangig
Transliteration: vo-ran-gik
"Sie ist eine vorrangige Wissenschaftlerin auf ihrem Gebiet."
preeminente
Transliteration: pre-e-mi-nente
"È una scienziata preeminente nel campo della genetica."
preeminente
Transliteration: pre-e-mi-nente
"Es una científica preeminente en su campo."
preeminente
Transliteration: pre-e-mi-nente
"Ela é uma cientista preeminente em seu campo."
प्रमुख
Transliteration: pramukh
"वह अपने क्षेत्र में प्रमुख वैज्ञानिक हैं।"
卓越的
Transliteration: zhuóyuè de
"她是该领域卓越的科学家。"
탁월한
Transliteration: tak-wol-han
"그녀는 이 분야의 탁월한 과학자입니다."
卓越した
Transliteration: takuetsu shita
"彼女はこの分野で卓越した科学者です。"
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