prominent

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈprɑmɪnənt/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

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• Hyphenation: prom‧i‧nent

Adjective

Positive prominent

Comparative more prominent

Superlative most prominent

1. Something that is prominent sticks out and is easily seen.

   The most prominent feature of the garden was the large fountain in the center of the pond.

   He was a tall man with long black hair and a prominent nose.

2. A person who is prominent is one who is important and famous.

   He was described as being one of Canada's prominent writers.

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