prominent.
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
Meaning & usage
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
The bird was perching on the prominent ledge at the top of the rocks
Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
Place the slogan in a more prominent position.
Eminent; distinguished above others.
prominent members of the press
Where this word comes from
From obsolete French prominent (compare proéminent), from Latin prōminēns, present active participle of prōmineō (“jut out, to project”), from prō (“before, forward”) + mineō (in compounds, “jut, project”).
Any of various moths having a conspicuous projection on the inner margin of the wings.
In Nazi concentration camps, an inmate entrusted with minor supervisory duties and rewarded with perquisites.
Where this word comes from
From obsolete French prominent (compare proéminent), from Latin prōminēns, present active participle of prōmineō (“jut out, to project”), from prō (“before, forward”) + mineō (in compounds, “jut, project”).
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