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- Dictionaryeminence/ˈɛmɪnəns/
noun
- 1. fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere: "her eminence in cinematography" Similar
- 2. a piece of rising ground: formal, literary "an eminence commanding the River Emme" Similar
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The meaning of EMINENCE is a position of prominence or superiority. How to use eminence in a sentence.
EMINENCE definition: 1. the state of being famous, respected, or important: 2. part of an organ in the body, especially…. Learn more.
What does eminence mean? Eminence is a position of superiority, high rank or status, or fame. In other words, eminence is the state of being eminent —high in station, rank, or reputation. Someone who is eminent is prominent or distinguished in some way, especially within a particular field.
Definitions of eminence. noun. high status importance owing to marked superiority. “a scholar of great eminence ”. synonyms: distinction, note, preeminence. see more. noun. a raised or elevated geological formation. synonyms: elevation, natural elevation.
EMINENCE meaning: 1. the state of being famous, respected, or important: 2. part of an organ in the body, especially…. Learn more.
n. 1. A position of great distinction or superiority: rose to eminence as a surgeon. 2. A rise of ground; a hill. 3. a. A person of high station or great achievements. b. also Eminence Roman Catholic Church Used with His or Your as a title and form of address for a cardinal.
eminence in British English. (ˈɛmɪnəns ) noun. 1. a position of superiority, distinction, high rank, or fame. 2. a high or raised piece of ground. 3. anatomy. a projection of an organ or part.
A high or lofty place, thing, etc., as a hill. Webster's New World. Superiority in rank, position, character, achievement, etc.; greatness; celebrity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A rise of ground; a hill. American Heritage. Similar definitions. A person of eminence.
A complete guide to the word "EMINENCE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
a title used in speaking to or about a cardinal (= a priest of the highest rank in the Roman Catholic Church) Their Eminences will see you now. [countable] (old-fashioned or formal) an area of high ground. a castle on an eminence overlooking the river.
