prominence
/ˈpɹɒ.mɪ.nəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: prominences
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.
Noun
Examples
“My Continental prominence is improving,” I commented dryly.
Von Lindowe cut at a furze bush with his silver-mounted rattan.
“Quite so,” he said as dryly, his hand at his mustache. “I may say if your intentions were known your life would not be worth a curse.”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Relative importance.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prominence” mean?
The state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.
Is “prominence” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.