Prominent
Pronunciation
Origin
From Latin prÅminÄ“ns, present active participle of prÅmineÅ (" jut out, to project"), from prÅ ("before, forward") + mineÅ (in compounds, "jut, project").
Full definition of prominent
Adjective
prominent
- Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
- Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
- Eminent; distinguished above others.