Preeminent

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pɹiːˈɛmɪnÉ™nt/

Alternative forms

• præeminent

• pre-eminent
• preëminent

Origin

From Middle French preeminent and its source, Latin praeēminēns, present participle of praeēminēre ("to stand out, excel"), from prae- ("pre-") + ēminēre.

Full definition of preeminent

Adjective

1. Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important. from 15th c.

Derived terms

• preeminence
• preeminently