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Where does the word "eminent" come from? It comes from Latin eminens, and was adopted directly into English (1400s).
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Where does the word "eminent" come from? It comes from Latin eminens, and was adopted directly into English (1400s).
Eminent’s story begins in Latin: eminens meant “standing out.” Present participle of 'eminere', to project. It reached English by 1400s as eminent. 'eminent domain' is a legal term from the 1700s. Today, eminent means famous and respected.
- Stage 1 · Latin · ancient eminens "standing out", present participle of 'eminere', to project.
- Stage 2 · English · 1400s eminent "prominent", 'eminent domain' is a legal term from the 1700s.