Definitions for Eminent
ˈɛm ə nəntEmi·nent

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. eminent, highadjective

   standing above others in quality or position

   "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community"

2. eminent, lofty, soaring, toweringadjective

   of imposing height; especially standing out above others

   "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"

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1. eminentadjective

   high, lofty; towering; prominent.

   Etymology: From present participle eminens, eminentis, from verb , from + mineo, related to mons (English mount). Compare with imminent. Unrelated to emanate, which is instead from mano.

2. eminentadjective

   noteworthy, remarkable, great

   His eminent good sense has been a godsend to this project.

   Etymology: From present participle eminens, eminentis, from verb , from + mineo, related to mons (English mount). Compare with imminent. Unrelated to emanate, which is instead from mano.

3. eminentadjective

   of a person, distinguished, important, noteworthy

   In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian.

   Etymology: From present participle eminens, eminentis, from verb , from + mineo, related to mons (English mount). Compare with imminent. Unrelated to emanate, which is instead from mano.

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1. Eminentadjective

   high; lofty; towering; prominent

2. Eminentadjective

   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

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Eminent

   em′i-nent, adj. rising above others: conspicuous: distinguished: exalted in rank or office.—ns. Em′inence, Em′inency, a part eminent or rising above the rest: a rising ground: height: distinction: a title of honour: homage: a title given in 1631 to cardinals, till then styled Most Illustrious.—adj. Eminen′tial.—adv. Em′inently.—Eminent domain (dominium eminens), the right by which the supreme authority in a state may compel a proprietor to part with what is his own for the public use. [L. eminens, -entis, pr.p. of eminēre—e, out, minēre, to project.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Eminent in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Eminent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Eminent in a Sentence

1. Donald Trump:

   Eminent domain -- when it comes to jobs, roads, the public good -- I think it's a wonderful thing, i fully understand the conservative approach, but I don't think it was explained to most conservatives.

2. Dr. Irvin Yalom:

   I've received many tributes but none touched me as yours did. you're both a musician and a very fine poet. An eminent Iranian composer, Pezhman Mosleh, has honored me with this gift (the piece of On the Threshold) - irv yalom

3. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

   Reason can never be popular. Passions and feelings may become popular, but reason will always remain the sole property of a few eminent individuals.

4. Chris Christie:

   It depends upon the circumstances. That is what eminent domain is all about, that's why we have the ability for people to go to court and work through that, i can't give a generalized answer on that. A generalized answer is just sophomoric and I won't give one.

5. William Sullivan:

   I am committed to making the State Department the pre-eminent force to protect American values and promote American values in the world.

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