eminence

== English == === Etymology === From Old French eminence, from Latin ēminentia (“prominence”, “protuberance”; “eminence”, “excellence”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɛmɪnəns/ === Noun === eminence (countable and uncountable, plural eminences) Someone of high rank, reputation or social status. The quality or state of being eminent. Prominence in a particular order or accumulation; esteem. (geology) An elevated land area or a hill. (anatomy) A protuberance. (uncountable) A dark purple color. For quotations using this term, see Citations:eminence. ==== Synonyms ==== distinction prominence renown celebrity ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “someone of high rank, reputation or social status”): obscurity (antonym(s) of “the quality or state of being eminent”): mediocrity ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === Wikipedia article on Roman Catholic Church Shades of purple (Eminence) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia