prominent

Definition

Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.

Etymology

From obsolete French prominent (compare proéminent), from Latin prōminēns, present active participle of prōmineō (“jut out, to project”), from prō (“before, forward”) + mineō (in compounds, “jut, project”).

Example Sentences

• "The bird was perching on the prominent ledge at the top of the rocks"
• "Place the slogan in a more prominent position."
• "prominent members of the press"

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