Preeminent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preeminent is an adjective meaning Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.
Meaning
Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.
Example Sentences
China is still preeminent for its Goldfish, of which Pennant informs us that the most beautiful kinds, both for elegance of shape and richness of tinting, are taken in a small lake in the Province of Che-kyang.
Word Forms
- pre-eminent
Synonyms for preeminent
Depending on context, synonyms include leading, greatest, superior.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superior, leading, greatest, excellence, outstanding, excellent.
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