prom´i|nent|ly

prom´i|nent|ly
prom|i|nent «PROM uh nuhnt», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. wellknown or important; distinguished: »

a prominent citizen.

SYNONYM(S): leading. See syn. under eminent. (Cf. ↑eminent)
2. easy to see; that catches the eye: »

A single tree in a field is prominent.

3. standing out; projecting: »

Some insects have prominent eyes.

–n.
= puss moth. (Cf. ↑puss moth)
╂[< Latin prōminēns, -entis, present participle of prōminēre to jut or stand out < prō- forward + minēre to jut < minae, -ārum projecting points (of mountains); threats]
–prom´i|nent|ly, adverb.
Synonym Study 2 Prominent, conspicuous mean attracting attention and easily seen. Prominent describes something that stands out from its surroundings or background in a very noticeable manner: »

He hung her picture in a prominent position in the living room.

Conspicuous describes something so plainly visible that it is impossible not to see it: »

The uniformed soldier looked conspicuous among the group of civilians.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • prominent — prom|i|nent [ˈprɔmınənt US ˈpra: ] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: , present participle of prominere to stick out ] 1.) important ▪ a prominent Russian scientist play a prominent part/role (in sth) ▪ Mandela played a prominent role in the… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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