prominence

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. a part of something that sticks out or bulges from a surface.

n. a physical protuberance or projection from a surface or body.

“The doctor felt a small bony prominence on the patient's elbow.”

“The architect designed the building with several stone prominences to create interesting shadows during the afternoon.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Technical

n. the height of a mountain peak compared to the lowest point around it.

n. the vertical distance between a peak and the lowest contour line surrounding it but containing no higher peak.

Español:prominencia

“Even though the hill is small, its prominence makes it look like a mountain.”

“Topographic prominence is a key criterion for hikers who wish to classify a summit as an independent peak rather than a sub-peak.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a large, bright loop of gas that sticks out from the surface of the Sun.

n. a large, bright, gaseous feature extending outward from the Sun's surface, often in a loop shape.

“The scientist used a special telescope to photograph a massive prominence on the Sun.”

“During the total solar eclipse, observers were able to see a vivid red prominence erupting from the solar limb.”