Prominent Meaning
/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjStanding out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
adjLikely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
Sentence Examples
The prominent poet attempted to commit suicide in his study.
The prominent psychologist resembles my uncle in appearance.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ politician gave a speech at the rally, attracting many reporters.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ architect designed several landmark buildings that transformed the city's skyline.
Word Origin & History
From obsolete French prominent (compare proéminent), from Latin prōminēns, present active participle of prōmineō (“jut out, to project”), from prō (“before, forward”) + mineō (in compounds, “jut, project”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"[…] dynamics that replaced the erstwhile condemnation of all or most of the prominents in the camps by a more nuanced understanding."
— 2019, Leona Toker, Gulag Literature and the Literature of Nazi Camps, page 234:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ politician gave a speech at the rally, attracting many reporters.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ architect designed several landmark buildings that transformed the city's skyline.