# preeminent vs prominent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### preeminent
*adjective · IPA /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ · frequency rank #37,633*
Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.

### prominent
*adjective · IPA /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ · frequency rank #4,110*
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.

## Source
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