eminence
eminence Lexical Profile
eminence Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere or profession.
"Her groundbreaking research in molecular biology earned her great eminence among her scientific peers."
A title of honor given to a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church (usually capitalized as 'His Eminence' or 'Your Eminence').
"The delegation greeted His Eminence at the steps of the cathedral before the ceremony began."
A piece of rising ground, such as a hill or natural elevation.
"The ancient watchtower stood atop a rocky eminence overlooking the coastal plain."
A rounded projection or prominence on an organ or tissue, especially on a bone or cartilage.
"The thumb muscles are grouped together at the base of the palm to form the thenar eminence."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'eminence' (fame or high status) with 'imminence' (the state of being about to happen soon) or 'immanence' (the state of existing or operating within).
• Rhymes for eminence
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'eminence', from Latin 'eminentia' ('prominence, superiority'), from 'eminere' ('to stand out, project'), formed from 'ex-' ('out') and 'minere' ('to jut out').