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Definition of Eminent

1. Adjective. Standing above others in quality or position. "Eminent members of the community"

2. Adjective. Of imposing height; especially standing out above others. "Towering icebergs"

Definition of Eminent

1. a. High; lofty; towering; prominent.

Definition of Eminent

1. Adjective. (archaic) high, lofty; towering; prominent. ¹

2. Adjective. noteworthy, remarkable, great ¹

3. Adjective. of a person, distinguished, important, noteworthy ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Eminent

1. of high station or rank [adj]

Medical Definition of Eminent

1. 1. High; lofty; towering; prominent. "A very eminent promontory." 2. Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint. Right of eminent domain. See Domain. Synonym: Lofty, elevated, exalted, conspicuous, prominent, remarkable, distinguished, illustrious, famous, celebrated, renowned, well-known. See Distinguished. Origin: L. Eminens, -entis, p. Pr. Of eminere to stand out, be prominent; e out + minere (in comp) to project; of uncertain origin: cf. F. Eminent. Cf. Menace. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eminent

emigrations emigrator emigrators emigre emigree emigres emilite eminence eminence grise eminence of concha

eminence of scapha eminence of triangular fossa of auricle eminences eminencies eminency eminent (current term) eminent domain eminentia eminentia abducentis eminentia arcuata

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Literary usage of Eminent

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Principles of Labor Legislation by John Rogers Commons, John Bertram Andrews, American Bureau of Industrial Research (1916)
"Others are purchased by voluntary bargain; others, by compulsory bargain, under the power of eminent domain. In either case the power of taxation may ..."

2. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1903)
"O. (Little journeys to the homes of eminent artists, v. 10, no. ii.) pap., 25 c. Hoyt, T: A. Theology as a popular science. ..."

3. Travels Into Several Remote Nations of the World by Jonathan Swift (1894)
"... with many conversations between the Author and some eminent persons upon that subject. ... eminent ..."

4. Handbook on the Law of Real Property by Earl Palmer Hopkins (1896)
"SAME—eminent DOMAIN. 291. Under the right of eminent domain, land belonging to private persons may be taken for public uses upon compensation being made. ..."

5. Jane Austen's Works by Jane Austen, James Edward Austen-Leigh (1882)
"Opinions expressed by eminent persons—Opinions of others of less eminent*—Opinion of American readers, INTO this list of the admirers of my Aunt's works, ..."

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