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adjective 
  1. (archaic) high, lofty; towering; prominent.
  2. noteworthy. remarkable, great
His good sense has been a godsend to this project.
  1. of a person, distinguished, important, noteworthy
In later years, the professor became known as an historian.
Translations: 
  • French: éminent
  • German: angesehen
    (trans-mid)
  • Spanish: eminente
    (trans-bottom)
Etymology: From the present participle stem of Latin eminere "project", from ex- + minere.

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