Word
eminence
Phoneticsem·i·nence, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛmənəns/
UK/ˈɛmɪnəns/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a high position of importance or fame because of great skill or success. It describes someone who is very respected in their field.
n. the state of being famous, respected, or successful within a particular sphere. Often used to describe intellectual or professional standing.
Examples
“She reached a position of great eminence in the medical world.”
“The university invited several scholars of international eminence to speak at the graduation ceremony.”
“Despite his early failures, he eventually achieved such eminence in the field of theoretical physics that his theories became the standard for the next generation.”
Examples
simple
“She reached a position of great eminence in the medical world.”
contextual
“The university invited several scholars of international eminence to speak at the graduation ceremony.”
complex
“Despite his early failures, he eventually achieved such eminence in the field of theoretical physics that his theories became the standard for the next generation.”
Usage
Often appears in the phrase 'a person of eminence' or 'reach eminence'.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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