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Pre-eminent

PRE-EM'INENT

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Adj.
[L. proe, before, and eminens, emineo. See Menace.]
1.
Superior in excellence; distinguished for something commendable or honorable.
In goodness and in power preeminent.
2.
Surpassing others in evil or bad qualities; as pre-eminent in crime or guilt.

Definition 2024


pre-eminent

pre-eminent

English

Adjective

pre-eminent (not comparable)

  1. Alternative spelling of preeminent