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eminence

[/ˈɛmɪnəns/]
nounfemininepl: eminences / eminências
eminência
1. The quality of being eminent; prominence or superiority in position, rank, or achievement
She achieved great eminence in the field of medicine.
Ela alcançou grande eminência no campo da medicina.
2. A person of high rank or distinction; a notable or prominent person
Several eminences from the academic world attended the conference.
Várias eminências do mundo acadêmico compareceram à conferência.
3. A raised or prominent feature, especially an anatomical projection or hill
The bony eminence on the wrist is called the styloid process.
A eminência óssea no pulso é chamada de processo estilóide.
4. Your Eminence - a title of respect for a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church
Your Eminence, thank you for your blessing.
Sua Eminência, obrigado pela sua bênção.
Synonyms
prominencedistinctionrenownprestigefamenotability
Antonyms
obscurityinsignificancehumilitylowliness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eminência
Standard usage across Brazil for all meanings
Portugal
eminência
Standard usage; often used in formal/academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

rise to eminence - alcançar eminência
person of eminence - pessoa de eminência
eminence grise - eminência parda (person with unofficial power)
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