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eminent

/ˈɛmɪnənt/
em · i · nent ˈɛm · ɪ · nənt
English Definition
adj. distinguished; prominent; notable
中文释义
杰出的，著名的
Significado en Español
eminente
한국어 뜻
저명한, 탁월한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xuất chúng, nổi tiếng
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Example Sentence

She is an eminent scholar in the field of astrophysics.

她是天体物理学领域的杰出学者。

Synonyms
distinguished prominent famous
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e-(out) + min(prominent) + ent→ outstanding.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is the best synonym for “eminent”?

  1. A Prominent
  2. B Minor
  3. C Invisible
  4. D Ordinary
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A — Prominent. “eminent” means adj. distinguished; prominent; notable

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ surgeon was known and respected all over the world.

  1. A unknown
  2. B obscure
  3. C eminent
  4. D ordinary
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C — eminent. “eminent” means adj. distinguished; prominent; notable

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Common questions about “eminent”

What does “eminent” mean?

eminent — adj. distinguished; prominent; notable. In Chinese: 杰出的，著名的.

How do you pronounce “eminent”?

eminent is pronounced /ˈɛmɪnənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: em · i · nent.

How do you use “eminent” in a sentence?

She is an eminent scholar in the field of astrophysics. (她是天体物理学领域的杰出学者。)

What are synonyms for “eminent”?

distinguished, prominent, famous — all close in meaning to eminent (adj. distinguished; prominent; notable).

Is “eminent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. eminent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “eminent”?

e-(out) + min(prominent) + ent→ outstanding.

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