Definition of preeminent Preeminent

/pɹiɛˈmʌnʌnt/ - [preeemununt] - pre•em•i•nent

We found 3 definitions of preeminent from 3 different sources.

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What does preeminent mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

preeminent - greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement; "our greatest statesmen"; "the country's leading poet"; "a preeminent archeologist"
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  superior (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by; "he is superior to fear"; "an ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality fades"
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  • preeminent (a.)
    Eminent above others; prominent among those who are eminent; superior in excellence; surpassing, or taking precedence of, others; rarely, surpassing others in evil, or in bad qualities; as, preeminent in guilt.

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