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eminente

eminent

adjective eh-mee-NEN-teh Rare

Origin: From Latin eminens (standing out).

Also means

distinguished

Usage Note

Eminente means outstanding or distinguished, typically applied to scholars, professionals, or figures of high standing: un eminente chirurgo. It is invariable in gender and changes only to eminenti in the plural. Do not confuse with imminente (imminent) — a common false-friend slip for English speakers.

Examples

"Un eminente professore ha tenuto la conferenza."

Natural Translation

A distinguished professor gave the lecture.

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