eminence
[ em-uh-nuhns ]
/ ˈɛm ə nəns /
noun
high station, rank, or repute: philosophers of eminence.
a high place or part; a hill or elevation; height.
(initial capital letter) Roman Catholic Church.
a title of honor, applied to cardinals (usually preceded by His or Your).
Anatomy.
an elevation or projection, especially on a bone.
Origin of eminence
SYNONYMS FOR eminence
2
prominence.
Words nearby eminence
emil,
emilia-romagna,
emily,
emin,
eminem,
eminence,
eminency,
eminent,
eminent domain,
eminently,
eminescu
Example sentences from the Web for eminence
British Dictionary definitions for eminence (1 of 2)
eminence
/ (ˈɛmɪnəns) /
noun
a position of superiority, distinction, high rank, or fame
a high or raised piece of ground
anatomy
a projection of an organ or part
Also called:
eminency
Word Origin for eminence
C17: from French, from Latin
ēminentia a standing out; see
eminent
British Dictionary definitions for eminence (2 of 2)
Eminence
Eminency
/ (ˈɛmɪnəns) /
noun plural -nences or -nencies
(preceded by Your or His)
a title used to address or refer to a cardinal
Medical definitions for eminence
eminence
[ ĕm′ə-nəns ]
n.
The projecting prominent part of an organ, especially a bone.