Word meaning
eminent
adjective · EM-ih-nent
What does eminent mean?
Eminent means famous and respected within a particular field.
Eminent in a sentence
“An eminent historian gave the keynote speech.”
Synonyms for eminent
- distinguished
- prominent
- renowned
Where does eminent come from?
From Latin eminere, "to stand out."
How to remember eminent
- Say it out loud a few times: EM-ih-nent.
- Write one sentence of your own using eminent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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