preeminence

/priˈɛmənəns/ /prɪˈɛmənəns/

Meanings

noun

The status of being preeminent, dominant or ascendant.

Examples :

"His preeminence in math class was undeniable; he consistently received the highest grades. "

noun

High importance; superiority.

Examples :

"Google's preeminence in the search engine market is largely due to its innovative technology and vast data resources. "

position achievement quality value business economy industry politics government society

Related Words

innovative adjective

/ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.oʊˌveɪɾɪv/

Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.

"The new school curriculum is innovative; it uses interactive games to teach math concepts. "

dominant noun

/ˈdɒmɪnənt/ /ˈdɑmənənt/

The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

"In the key of C major, G is the dominant. "

preeminent adjective

/pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/

Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.

"Professor Davies is considered the preeminent expert on ancient Roman history in the department. "

resources noun

/ɹɨˈzɔɹsɨz/

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

"The students used library resources like books and computers to complete their research project. "

undeniable adjective

/ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/ /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪbl̩/

Irrefutable, or impossible to deny

"Some believe that there is undeniable evidence of UFOs."

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

technology noun

/tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.

"The new technology in our school's library allows students to access millions of books online. "

ascendant noun

/əˈsɛndənt/

Being in control; superiority, or commanding influence; ascendency.

"One man has the ascendant over another."

importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

superiority noun

/ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

The state of being superior.

"Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football."

consistently adverb

/kənˈsɪstəntli/ /kənˈsɪstəntliː/

(manner) In a consistent manner.

"My son consistently gets good grades in math class. "

highest adjective

/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/

Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

"The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain"