English · Word Candidate

prominent

/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: prominents

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhô ra, lồi lõm

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Adjective

Examples

The bird was perching on the prominent ledge at the top of the rocks

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dễ gây chú ý vì kích thước hoặc vị trí

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Adjective

Examples

Place the slogan in a more prominent position.

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 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any of various moths having a conspicuous projection on the inner margin of the wings.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Các loài bướm có projector dễ thấy trên mép trong của cánh

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In Nazi concentration camps, an inmate entrusted with minor supervisory duties and rewarded with perquisites.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tù nhân được giao nhiệm vụ giám sát nhỏ và nhận đặc quyền

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Noun

Examples

[…] dynamics that replaced the erstwhile condemnation of all or most of the prominents in the camps by a more nuanced understanding.

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).

Common questions

What does “prominent” mean?

Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.

Is “prominent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.