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- [pree-em-uh-nuh ns]
- /priˈɛm ə nəns/
- /priˈem·ə·nənt/
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- [pree-em-uh-nuh ns]
- /priˈɛm ə nəns/
Definition of preeminence word
- noun preeminence the state or character of being preeminent. 1
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Origin of preeminence
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225; Middle English word from Late Latin word praeēminentia. See preeminent, -ence
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Parts of speech for Preeminence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preeminence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
preeminence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preeminence
noun preeminence
- anteposition — the position opposite a given part of a plant
- ascendance — the state of being in the ascendant; governing or controlling influence; domination.
- augustness — inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic: an august performance of a religious drama.
- celebrity — A celebrity is someone who is famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport.
- conduction — Conduction is the process by which heat or electricity passes through or along something.
adjective preeminence
- noter — a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
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