Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pre-eminent

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.54 in modern English

Syllables: pre-em-i-nent
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative spelling of preeminent.

Example Sentences

"He was in high spirits, doing every thing with happy ease, and pre-eminent in all the lively turns, quick resources, and playful impudence that could do honour to the game; […]"

Questions

What does pre-eminent mean?: Alternative spelling of preeminent.

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