adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding: a preeminent leader in education. See Synonyms at famous. [Middle English, from Latin praeēminēns, present participle of praeēminēre, to excel : prae-, pre- + ēminēre, to stand out; see EMINENT.] pre·emi·nence n. pre·emi·nent·ly adv. |
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