preeminent

UK
/priːˈɛmɪnənt/
US
/priˈɛmɪnənt/

Translations

preeminentadjective
more preeminent
Comp.
most preeminent
Super.
UK
/priːˈɛmɪnənt/
US
/priˈɛmɪnənt/
She is a preeminent scholar in the field of genetics.
C’est une chercheuse prééminente dans le domaine de la génétique.
Additional translations
éminentS’emploie surtout dans des contextes soutenus pour exprimer l’excellence ou le haut rang.

Definitions

preeminentadjective
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
She is a preeminent scholar in the field of genetics.
Superior to others in importance, authority, or rank; foremost.
The Supreme Court occupies a preeminent place in the nation's legal system.