Prominent

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑːmɪnənt/

Definitions of prominent

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'prominent' describes something that is important, famous, or noticeable.

Example Sentences

A1 She has a prominent birthmark on her cheek.

A2 The prominent feature of the landscape is the tall mountain in the distance.

B1 The company's CEO is a prominent figure in the industry.

B2 The artist's work became prominent after being featured in a major art exhibition.

C1 His prominent position in the government gave him a lot of influence.

C2 The scientist's research on climate change has made her a prominent figure in the scientific community.

Examples of prominent in a Sentence

formal The prominent scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research.

informal The prominent actor was spotted at the local coffee shop.

slang The party was lit with all the prominent influencers in attendance.

figurative Her smile was the most prominent feature of her face.

Grammatical Forms of prominent

• past tense: prominently
• plural: prominents
• comparative: more prominent
• superlative: most prominent
• present tense: prominently
• future tense: will be prominent
• perfect tense: has been prominent
• continuous tense: is being prominent
• singular: prominent
• positive degree: prominent
• infinitive: to be prominent
• gerund: prominently
• participle: prominent

Origin and Evolution of prominent

First Known Use: 1538 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prominent' originated from the Latin word 'prominere' which means 'to jut out' or 'to stand out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prominent' has evolved to not only describe physical features that stand out, but also to describe individuals who are well-known or influential in a particular field.