eminence
Translation
prominence, distinction, high ground
Examples
She achieved eminence as a scientist.
She achieved eminence as a scientist.
The castle was built on an eminence.
The castle was built on an eminence.
He was addressed as 'Your Eminence'.
He was addressed as 'Your Eminence'.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.)) eminence as something She achieved eminence as a scientist.
an eminence a piece of high ground The castle was built on an eminence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prominence, distinction, prestige; Antonyms: obscurity, insignificance
Etymology
From Latin 'eminere', meaning 'to stand out'. It refers to a state of being prominent, both literally and figuratively.
Memory Tips
Imagine a mountain 'standing out' from the surrounding land. That's a physical 'eminence' (high ground), and a person's talent 'standing out' is figurative 'eminence' (distinction).