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Preeminent (adj) means Better than all others in quality or rank; outstandingly excellent.
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Better than all others in quality or rank; outstandingly excellent.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French preeminent and, behind that, its source Latin praeēminēns, the present participle of praeēmineō (“to stand out, excel”), itself from prae- (“pre-”) + ēmineō.
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What is the meaning of preeminent?
"preeminent" (adj) means better than all others in quality or rank; outstandingly excellent.
What is another word for preeminent?
Other words for "preeminent" include leading.
What is the opposite of preeminent?
The opposite of "preeminent" is inferior.
