preeminent
or pre-em·i·nent
[ pree-em-uh-nuhnt ]
/ priˈɛm ə nənt /
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adjective
eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
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Origin of preeminent
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See dominant.
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pre-eminent
/ (prɪˈɛmɪnənt) /
adjective
extremely eminent or distinguished; outstanding
Derived forms of pre-eminent
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