promemment
Describing something that is particularly noticeable, conspicuous, or stands out from its surroundings. It also refers to individuals who are important, famous, or hold a high-profile position in society or a specific field.
Examples
3 of 5The church steeple is a prominent feature of the local skyline.
The tall tower of the church is a very noticeable part of the city's view.
The candidate's name was placed in a prominent position at the top of the ballot.
The person's name was put in an easy-to-see spot at the very beginning of the voting paper.
He's got a pretty prominent nose, doesn't he?
He has a quite large and noticeable nose, right?
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'PRO' (professional) who is 'MINENT' (meant) to be seen. Or visualize a mountain 'promontory' jutting out into the sea.
Quick Quiz
The CEO held a ___ position in the community, often leading local charity events and business forums.
Correct!
The correct answer is: prominent
Examples
The church steeple is a prominent feature of the local skyline.
everydayThe tall tower of the church is a very noticeable part of the city's view.
The candidate's name was placed in a prominent position at the top of the ballot.
formalThe person's name was put in an easy-to-see spot at the very beginning of the voting paper.
He's got a pretty prominent nose, doesn't he?
informalHe has a quite large and noticeable nose, right?
Several prominent scholars have questioned the validity of the recent findings.
academicA number of well-known and respected experts have doubted if the new results are true.
The company played a prominent role in the development of the new industrial park.
businessThe business had a very important and visible part in creating the new area for factories.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
rise to prominence
to become famous, important, or successful
play a prominent part
to be one of the most important factors in an outcome
in a prominent place
situated where it cannot be missed
Often Confused With
Eminent specifically implies being highly respected and successful within a profession, whereas prominent can simply mean being well-known or physically noticeable.
Usage Notes
The word can describe physical objects that stick out (like a chin or a building) as well as abstract things like roles, people, or ideas that are widely recognized.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell the word as 'promenent' or 'promemment'. Additionally, some use it to mean 'good' when they actually mean 'visible' or 'important'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'PRO' (professional) who is 'MINENT' (meant) to be seen. Or visualize a mountain 'promontory' jutting out into the sea.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'prominere', meaning 'to jut out' or 'to project forward'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The CEO held a ___ position in the community, often leading local charity events and business forums.
Correct!
The correct answer is: prominent
Related Words
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
people
A1People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
put
A1To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.
mean
A1To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.
keep
A1To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.
begin
A1To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.
seem
A1To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.
help
A1To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.
talk
A1To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.
start
A1To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.
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