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prominent

prom·i·nent
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [prom-uh-nuh nt]
    • /ˈprɒm ə nənt/
    • /ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prom-uh-nuh nt]
    • /ˈprɒm ə nənt/

Definitions of prominent word

  • adjective prominent standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominent feature. 1
  • adjective prominent standing out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting. 1
  • adjective prominent leading, important, or well-known: a prominent citizen. 1
  • adjective prominent well-known 1
  • adjective prominent noticeable 1
  • adjective prominent jutting out 1

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Origin of prominent

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin prōminent- (stem of prōminēns), present participle of prominēre to project, stand out, equivalent to pro- pro-1 + -minēre; see imminent

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Parts of speech for Prominent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

prominent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

prominent usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for prominent

adj prominent

  • outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
  • bulging — a rounded projection, bend, or protruding part; protuberance; hump: a bulge in a wall.
  • flashy — sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment: a flashy performance.
  • hilly — full of hills; having many hills; hilly country.
  • jutting — to extend beyond the main body or line; project; protrude (often followed by out): The narrow strip of land juts out into the bay.

Antonyms for prominent

adj prominent

  • inconspicuous — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
  • invisible — not visible; not perceptible by the eye: invisible fluid.
  • obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
  • sunken — having sunk or been sunk beneath the surface; submerged.
  • unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.

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