preeminence

noun
UK: /priːˈemɪnəns/
US: /priːˈemɪnəns/

  1. The state of being more important or powerful than anyone else.

    1. Her preeminence in the field is widely recognized.
    2. The company's preeminence in the market is due to its innovative products.

  2. The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.

    1. This university has preeminence for scientific research.
    2. Technological innovation secured the company's preeminence in the industry.

Synonyms

supremacy dominance ascendancy leadership superiority preponderance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preeminence" in English means: The state of being more important or powerful than anyone else., The fact of surpassing all others; superiority..

The phonetic transcription of "preeminence" is /priːˈemɪnəns/ in British English and /priːˈemɪnəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preeminence": supremacy, dominance, ascendancy, leadership, superiority, preponderance.

Example usage of "preeminence": "Her preeminence in the field is widely recognized.". More examples on the page.