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preeminent

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Main Entry:
pre·em·i·nent 
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Pronunciation:
\-nənt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Late Latin praeeminent-, praeeminens, from Latin, present participle of praeeminēre to be outstanding, from prae- + eminēre to stand out — more at eminent
Date:
15th century
: having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding, supreme
pre·em·i·nent·ly adverb


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