# eminence vs eminent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### eminence
*noun · IPA /ˈɛmɪnəns/ · frequency rank #22,070*
Someone of high rank, reputation or social status.

### eminent
*adjective · IPA /ˈɛmɪnənt/ · frequency rank #13,708*
Noteworthy, remarkable, great.

## Source
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