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preeminently

pre·em·i·nent
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pree-em-uh-nuh nt]
    • /priˈɛm ə nənt/
    • /pri(ː)ˈɛmɪnəntli /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pree-em-uh-nuh nt]
    • /priˈɛm ə nənt/

Definitions of preeminently word

  • adjective preeminently eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession. 1
  • adverb preeminently Preeminently means to a very great extent. 0
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Origin of preeminently

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin praeēminent- (stem of praeēminēns), present participle of praeēminēre to project forward, be prominent. See pre-, eminent

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Parts of speech for Preeminently

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Preeminently

preeminently popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for preeminently

adv preeminently

  • abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
  • cardinally — of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
  • conspicuously — easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
  • curiously — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
  • dominantly — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.

adverb preeminently

  • especially — Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.
  • outstandingly — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
All 15 Synonyms of preeminently

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