prominent
0 antonyms and opposites of prominent, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Important, well known, or widely respected.
How to use prominent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From obsolete French prominent, from Latin prōminēns ("jutting out"), from prō- ("forward") plus mineō ("to project").
Full origin of prominent →Frequently asked questions
What does “prominent” mean?
The word “prominent” means important, well known, or widely respected. In plain terms, standing out — either physically (visible/large) or socially (important, well known).
How do you pronounce “prominent”?
“Prominent” is pronounced PRO-mih-nuhnt (/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “prominent” in a sentence?
Here is “prominent” used in a sentence: “A prominent local businessman donated the money for the new library.”
What part of speech is “prominent”?
“Prominent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “prominent” come from?
The word “prominent” comes from Latin. From obsolete French prominent, from Latin prōminēns ("jutting out"), from prō- ("forward") plus mineō ("to project").
Is “prominent” a common word?
“Prominent” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “prominent” have?
“Prominent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: important, well known, or widely respected.
What is the difference between "prominent" and "famous"?
"Prominent" means important, well known, or widely respected within a field or community. "Famous" means known to very large numbers of people. A prominent scientist may be respected in their field without being famous to the general public.
What is the difference between the two meanings of "prominent"?
"Prominent" can mean important, well known, or widely respected, as in "a prominent lawyer." It can also mean easily noticeable because of size or position, as in "a prominent nose." Context shows whether status or physical visibility is meant.
What is the difference between "prominent" and "eminent"?
Both describe people of high standing, but "prominent" stresses being widely known or noticeable, while "eminent" stresses distinction and being highly respected for achievement. An eminent professor is admired for expertise; a prominent one is simply well known.