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PREEMINENT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

Example:

a preeminent archeologist

Synonyms:

leading; preeminent

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

superior (of or characteristic of high rank or importance)

Derivation:

preeminence (high status importance owing to marked superiority)

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