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.
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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