prominence
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.
- (countable, uncountable) Relative importance.
- (countable, uncountable) A bulge: something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from a form.
- (countable, uncountable) Autonomous height; relative height or prime factor; a concept used in the categorization of hills and mountains.
- (countable, uncountable) A gaseous projection, often loop-shaped, springing from the surface of the Sun or a star.
Synonyms
prominentia
chosen one
carefully chosen person
out of common run
red flame
rise of
Translations
prominencia
risalto
Protuberanz
protubérance
prominència
proeminência
προεξοχήFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɹɒ.mɪ.nəns/
Etymology
From obsolete French prominence (compare proéminence), from Latin prominentia.
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