prominent

[prom-uh-nuh nt] /ˈprɒm ə nənt/
adjective
1.
standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable:
Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
2.
standing out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting.
3.
leading, important, or well-known:
a prominent citizen.
Origin
1535-45; < Latin prōminent- (stem of prōminēns), present participle of prominēre to project, stand out, equivalent to pro- pro-1 + -minēre; see imminent
Related forms
prominently, adverb
nonprominent, adjective
nonprominently, adverb
overprominent, adjective
overprominently, adverb
Synonyms
2. protruding, jutting, protuberant. 3. eminent, celebrated, famous, famed, distinguished.
Antonyms
1. inconspicuous. 2. recessed. 3. unknown.
Examples from the web for prominent
  • If lime green and variegated yellow-and-green foliage are prominent, try hot colors.
  • Don't drop names of prominent people in your field whom you've met at conferences.
  • The prominent reasons are his high-profile refusals to accept the scientific consensus on human evolution and global warming.
  • All of the group's hens place their eggs in the dominant hen's nest-though her own are given the prominent center place.
  • They will focus on the items, such as computers and soda cans, that are prominent parts of their culture.
  • It looks as if it would take little more than a strong breeze or a good push to topple some of their more prominent features.
  • The prominent horn for which these rhinos are so well known has also been their downfall.
  • These aren't prominent people, there weren't breaking the law and there's no news value in posting their identifying information.
  • But, they said, they are not logging every keystroke as a prominent critic suggested.
  • It offers a high standard of living, an excellent public transport system and is a prominent educational center.
British Dictionary definitions for prominent

prominent

/ˈprɒmɪnənt/
adjective
1.
jutting or projecting outwards
2.
standing out from its surroundings; noticeable
3.
widely known; eminent
Derived Forms
prominently, adverb
prominentness, noun
Word Origin
C16: from Latin prōminēre to jut out, from pro-1 + ēminēre to project
Word Origin and History for prominent
adj.

mid-15c., "projecting, jutting out," from Latin prominentem (nominative prominens) "prominent," present participle of prominere "jut or stand out, be prominent, overhang," from pro- "before, forward" (see pro-) + minere "to project," from minae "projections, threats" (see menace (n.)). Meaning "conspicuous" is from 1759; that of "notable, leading" is from 1849. Related: Prominently.

prominent in Medicine

prominent prom·i·nent (prŏm'ə-nənt)
adj.

  1. Projecting outward or upward; protuberant.

  2. Immediately noticeable; conspicuous.