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prominent definition

promi·nent (präm′ə nənt)

adjective

  1. sticking out; projecting a prominent chin
  2. noticeable at once; conspicuous prominent markings
  3. widely and favorably known a prominent artist

Etymology: L prominens, prp. of prominere, to project < pro-, pro- + minere, to project < minae, projections, threats: see menace

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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