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Definitions for Prominency
[1] Also prom·i·nen·cy. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.
[2] something that is prominent; a projection or protuberance: a prominence high over a ravine.
[3] Also called solar prominence. Astronomy . an eruption of a flamelike tongue of relatively cool, high-density gas from the solar chromosphere into the corona where it can be seen during a solar eclipse or by observing strong spectral lines in its emission spectrum.
[4] the state or quality of being prominent
[5] something that is prominent, such as a protuberance
[6] relative importance or consequence
[7] astronomy an eruption of incandescent gas from the sun's surface that can reach an altitude of several hundred thousand kilometres. Prominences are visible during a total eclipse. When viewed in front of the brighter solar disc, they are called filaments
Words related to Prominency
prominenceauthority, celebrity, credit, dignity, distinction, eminency, esteem, fame, famousness, glory, greatness, honor, influence, kudos, loftiness, luster, mark, notability, note, power
Words nearby Prominency
prominenceprometheus, prometheus bound, prometheus unbound, promethium, promilitary, prominence, prominent, prominent heel, prominent moth, promiscuity, promiscuous
Origin of Prominency
eFirst recorded in 1590–1600, prominence is from the Latin word prōminentia a jutting out, protuberance. See prominent, -ence
Other words from Prominency
non·prom·i·nence , noun
o·ver·prom·i·nence , noun
Synonyms for Prominency
authority, celebrity, credit, dignity, distinction, eminency, esteem, fame, famousness, glory, greatness, honor, illustriousness, influence, kudos, loftiness, luster, mark, notability, note, power, preeminence, prepotency, prestige, prominence, rank, renown, reputation, repute, significance, standing, superiority, weight