Where does “eminently” come from?
Eminently derives from English eminent, from Middle French éminent, from Latin eminens, the present participle of eminere, meaning to stand out or project forth.
eminently (English): In an eminent or prominent manner; To a great...
Definitions
- In an eminent or prominent manner; To a great...
Ancestry of “eminently”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | eminent | high, lofty; noteworthy, remarkable, great;... |
| 2 | Middle French | éminent | — |
| 3 | Latin | eminens | eminent, distinguished, notable; lofty, towering;... |
| 4 | Latin | ēmineō | — |
| 5 | Latin | ē- | — |
| 6 | Latin | ēx- | — |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | eǵ- | — |