English Explanatory Dictionary

preeminence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The status of being preeminent, dominant or ascendant.
  2. High importance; superiority.

Pronunciation

/pɹiˈɛ.mɪˌnəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-preeminence.wav

Word forms

preeminence preeminences pre-eminence preëminence preheminence

Etymology

From Latin praeēminēntia.

Synonyms

primacy
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