prominence

[ prom-uh-nuhns ]

/ ˈprɒm ə nəns /

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noun

Also prom·i·nen·cy. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.

something that is prominent; a projection or protuberance: a prominence high over a ravine.

Also called solar prominence. Astronomy. an eruption of a flamelike tongue of relatively cool, high-density gas from the solar chromosphere into the corona where it can be seen during a solar eclipse or by observing strong spectral lines in its emission spectrum.

Origin of prominence

First recorded in 1590–1600, prominence is from the Latin word prōminentia a jutting out, protuberance. See prominent, -ence

SYNONYMS FOR prominence

2 promontory, height, precipice, peak.

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OTHER WORDS FROM prominence

non·prom·i·nence, nouno·ver·prom·i·nence, noun

Words nearby prominence

Prometheus, Prometheus Bound, Prometheus Unbound, promethium, promilitary, prominence, prominent, prominent heel, prominent moth, promiscuity, promiscuous

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Example sentences from the Web for prominence

Being something of a political cipher may have helped Revels rise to prominence.
The Black Man Who Replaced Jefferson Davis in the Senate|Philip Dray|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He first rose to prominence as a lawyer in Queens, who settled a boiling racial dispute over public housing in Forest Hills.
Mario Cuomo: An OK Governor, but a Far Better Person|Michael Tomasky|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
This puts them at odds with the countless polytheistic religions, where many gods compete for prominence.
Does Pope Francis Believe Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?|Jay Parini|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The opposite phenomenon also occurs: neglected writers who ascend to prominence only posthumously.
The Birth of the Novel|Nick Romeo|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Yet because of her prominence, it has had an outsized impact on the media-political complex.
Robin Roberts’s Coming Out Party|Lloyd Grove|December 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The present prominence of this characteristic in Japan is still further to be accounted for by her actual recent history.
Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic|Sidney L. Gulick
Once again he was disappointed in the prominence given by the powerful London press to his London enterprise.
The Regent|E. Arnold Bennett
About the same time the Aetolian League came into prominence in the north.
American Political Ideas Viewed From The Standpoint Of Universal History|John Fiske
Beginning thus, I promise you that you shall presently become a man of prominence in Picardy.
The Trampling of the Lilies|Rafael Sabatini
It is the capital of the county in which he was born, and of the section where he grew into prominence.
The Life and Public Services of James A. Garfield|Emma Elizabeth Brown

British Dictionary definitions for prominence

prominence

/ (ˈprɒmɪnəns) /

noun

the state or quality of being prominent

something that is prominent, such as a protuberance

relative importance or consequence

astronomy an eruption of incandescent gas from the sun's surface that can reach an altitude of several hundred thousand kilometres. Prominences are visible during a total eclipse. When viewed in front of the brighter solar disc, they are called filaments

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Medical definitions for prominence

prominence

[ prŏm′ə-nəns ]

n.

The quality or condition of being prominent.

A small projection or protuberance.

Scientific definitions for prominence

prominence

[ prŏm′ə-nəns ]

An eruption of tonguelike clouds of glowing ionized gas extending from the Sun's chromosphere and sometimes reaching hundreds of thousands of kilometers into space. When viewed against the solar surface instead of along the edges of its disk, prominences appear as dark, sinuous lines known as filaments. Usually associated with sunspot activity, solar prominences can influence Earth's atmosphere by interfering with electromagnetic activity.♦ Active prominences erupt suddenly and usually disappear within minutes or hours. Quiescent prominences form more smoothly and can last for several months. See also solar flare.

单词	prominence
释义	prominence [ prom-uh-nuhns ] / ˈprɒm ə nəns / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prominence ON THESAURUS.COM noun Also prom·i·nen·cy. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness. something that is prominent; a projection or protuberance: a prominence high over a ravine. Also called solar prominence. Astronomy. an eruption of a flamelike tongue of relatively cool, high-density gas from the solar chromosphere into the corona where it can be seen during a solar eclipse or by observing strong spectral lines in its emission spectrum. Origin of prominence First recorded in 1590–1600, prominence is from the Latin word prōminentia a jutting out, protuberance. See prominent, -ence SYNONYMS FOR prominence 2 promontory, height, precipice, peak. SEE SYNONYMS FOR prominence ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM prominence non·prom·i·nence, nouno·ver·prom·i·nence, noun Words nearby prominence Prometheus, Prometheus Bound, Prometheus Unbound, promethium, promilitary, prominence, prominent, prominent heel, prominent moth, promiscuity, promiscuous Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prominence Being something of a political cipher may have helped Revels rise to prominence. The Black Man Who Replaced Jefferson Davis in the Senate\|Philip Dray\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST He first rose to prominence as a lawyer in Queens, who settled a boiling racial dispute over public housing in Forest Hills. Mario Cuomo: An OK Governor, but a Far Better Person\|Michael Tomasky\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST This puts them at odds with the countless polytheistic religions, where many gods compete for prominence. Does Pope Francis Believe Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?\|Jay Parini\|December 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The opposite phenomenon also occurs: neglected writers who ascend to prominence only posthumously. The Birth of the Novel\|Nick Romeo\|November 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yet because of her prominence, it has had an outsized impact on the media-political complex. Robin Roberts’s Coming Out Party\|Lloyd Grove\|December 31, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The present prominence of this characteristic in Japan is still further to be accounted for by her actual recent history. Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic\|Sidney L. Gulick Once again he was disappointed in the prominence given by the powerful London press to his London enterprise. The Regent\|E. Arnold Bennett About the same time the Aetolian League came into prominence in the north. American Political Ideas Viewed From The Standpoint Of Universal History\|John Fiske Beginning thus, I promise you that you shall presently become a man of prominence in Picardy. The Trampling of the Lilies\|Rafael Sabatini It is the capital of the county in which he was born, and of the section where he grew into prominence. The Life and Public Services of James A. Garfield\|Emma Elizabeth Brown British Dictionary definitions for prominence prominence / (ˈprɒmɪnəns) / noun the state or quality of being prominent something that is prominent, such as a protuberance relative importance or consequence astronomy an eruption of incandescent gas from the sun's surface that can reach an altitude of several hundred thousand kilometres. Prominences are visible during a total eclipse. When viewed in front of the brighter solar disc, they are called filaments Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to prominence eminence, height, standing, importance, celebrity, renown, greatness, prestige, fame, reputation, protrusion, elevation, projection, headland, bulge, swelling, protuberance, rise, crest, bump Medical definitions for prominence prominence [ prŏm′ə-nəns ] n. The quality or condition of being prominent. A small projection or protuberance. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for prominence prominence [ prŏm′ə-nəns ] An eruption of tonguelike clouds of glowing ionized gas extending from the Sun's chromosphere and sometimes reaching hundreds of thousands of kilometers into space. When viewed against the solar surface instead of along the edges of its disk, prominences appear as dark, sinuous lines known as filaments. Usually associated with sunspot activity, solar prominences can influence Earth's atmosphere by interfering with electromagnetic activity.♦ Active prominences erupt suddenly and usually disappear within minutes or hours. Quiescent prominences form more smoothly and can last for several months. See also solar flare. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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