preeminent
or pre-em·i·nent
[ pree-em-uh-nuhnt ]
/ priˈɛm ə nənt /
adjective
eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
SYNONYMS FOR preeminent
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Origin of preeminent
synonym study for preeminent
See dominant.
OTHER WORDS FROM preeminent
pre·em·i·nent·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for preeminent
pre-eminent
/ (prɪˈɛmɪnənt) /
adjective
extremely eminent or distinguished; outstanding
Derived forms of pre-eminent
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