eminente
eminent
adjective eh-mee-NEN-teh Rare
Origin: From Latin eminens (standing out).
Also means
distinguished
Usage Note
Eminente means outstanding or distinguished, typically applied to scholars, professionals, or figures of high standing: un eminente chirurgo. It is invariable in gender and changes only to eminenti in the plural. Do not confuse with imminente (imminent) — a common false-friend slip for English speakers.
Examples
"Un eminente professore ha tenuto la conferenza."
Natural Translation
A distinguished professor gave the lecture.
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