prominent
gb/pɹˈɑmənənt/ us/pɹˈɑmənənt/
B2
Inglés
~ 8600
jelentős, meghatározó, neves, feltűnő, jól látható, szembetűnő, kiálló, előreugró, kidudorodó
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is prominent [in/for something]
She is a prominent figure in the tech industry.
A technológiai iparág jelentős alakja.
Several prominent scientists signed the open letter.
Több neves tudós is aláírta a nyílt levelet.
The report highlighted the prominent role of social media in the protests.
His family has held a prominent position in local politics for decades.
Climate change has become a prominent issue in the election campaign.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is a prominent doctor in this city.
Neves orvos ebben a városban.
Her father is a prominent member of the local council.
Az apja a helyi tanács meghatározó tagja.
The company plays a prominent role in the local economy.
These two players are the most prominent stars on the team.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "prominent" with "dominant" or "famous". "Prominent" usually means both important and well-known in a field, while "dominant" focuses on having the most power or control, and "famous" can mean only widely known, even without real influence.
Significado
important and well-known
Colocaciones
prominent figure
|prominent politician
|prominent role
|prominent position
|prominent member
|prominent business leader
Sinónimos
important (More general; does not always suggest being well-known to the public.)
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leading (Stresses being at the top of a field; often slightly more formal than "prominent".)
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well-known (Emphasizes familiarity to many people, without necessarily implying influence or power.)
Antónimos
obscure (Describes someone or something that few people know about.)
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minor (Emphasizes low importance or influence, even if the person or thing is somewhat known.)
Temas
society
|work
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very important and well-known in a group or in public life.
Widely known and regarded as important or influential within a particular field, group, or society.
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
[a prominent + feature/landmark/logo/etc.]
The tower is the most prominent landmark in the city skyline.
A torony a város látképének legfeltűnőbb nevezetessége.
Safety warnings are printed in a prominent position on the label.
A biztonsági figyelmeztetések jól látható helyre vannak nyomtatva a címkén.
Her name appeared in a prominent place on the guest list.
The company’s logo is displayed in a prominent spot on the website.
Dark circles under his eyes were a prominent feature of his tired face.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The hotel stands on a prominent hill above the town.
A szálloda a város fölötti feltűnő dombon áll.
The store puts the new products in a prominent place.
Az üzlet feltűnő helyre teszi az új termékeket.
The sign is very prominent, so you will not miss it.
Her eyes are the most prominent feature of her face.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "prominent" when they mean "permanent" because the words look similar. "Prominent" means easy to see or important; "permanent" means lasting for a very long time or forever.
Significado
easily seen; noticeable
Colocaciones
prominent feature
|prominent landmark
|prominent place
|prominent logo
|prominent warning
|prominent headline
Sinónimos
noticeable (Very close in meaning; slightly more general and used in more everyday contexts.)
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conspicuous (Stronger and a bit more formal; often suggests drawing attention, sometimes in an unwelcome way.)
Antónimos
inconspicuous (Describes something that does not attract attention or is hard to see.)
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unobtrusive (Suggests something blends in and does not draw attention to itself.)
Temas
appearance
|space
|media
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definición
Easy to see or notice because it stands out.
Very easy to see or notice because it stands out clearly against its surroundings.
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
[a prominent + body part/object]
He has a prominent chin that runs in his family.
Kiálló álla van, ami családi vonás náluk.
The X-ray showed a prominent bone spur on her heel.
A röntgen egy kiálló csontkinövést mutatott a sarkán.
A prominent ridge of rock jutted out from the cliff face.
Her prominent cheekbones gave her face a sharp look.
The artist exaggerated his subject’s prominent nose in the caricature.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The baby has very prominent cheeks.
A babának nagyon pufók, kidudorodó orcái vannak.
A prominent rock sticks out in the middle of the path.
Az ösvény közepén egy kiálló szikla mered ki.
His ears are a little prominent, but he does not mind.
The doctor felt a prominent lump on her neck.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "big" instead of "prominent" for body parts that stick out (for example, "a big nose"). "Big" only describes size, while "prominent" suggests that the part sticks out and is easily noticed.
Significado
sticking out from a surface
Colocaciones
prominent nose
|prominent chin
|prominent cheekbones
|prominent veins
|prominent bump
|prominent ridge
Sinónimos
projecting (More technical/physical; often used in descriptions of surfaces and structures.)
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protruding (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used in medical or technical descriptions.)
Antónimos
flat (Describes a surface that does not have parts sticking out.)
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recessed (Describes something that is set back into a surface, the opposite of sticking out.)
Temas
appearance
|anatomy
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Sticking out from the rest of a surface.
Projecting outward beyond the surrounding surface; physically sticking out.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
prominent
AFI
GB/pɹˈɑmənənt/
US/pɹˈɑmənənt/
Sílabas y acento
prom - in - ent (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (prom)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: prominent
Familia de palabras
Core family
prominence
noun C1
prominently
adverb B1
Expresiones
a prominent feature
1/ə pɹˈɑmənənt fˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
clearly noticeable part of something
A part of something that you notice easily because it stands out.
Ejemplos
- The river is a prominent feature of the city landscape.
- Thick eyebrows are a prominent feature of his face.
play a prominent role
1/plˈeɪ ə pɹˈɑmənənt ɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
have an important function
To be very important in making something happen or in how something works.
Ejemplos
- Social media played a prominent role in organizing the protests.
- Parents play a prominent role in a child’s early education.
prominent figure
1/pɹˈɑmənənt fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
important and well-known person
A person who is very important and well-known in a particular field or place.
Ejemplos
- She is a prominent figure in international finance.
- Several prominent figures from the art world attended the opening.
prominent position
1/pɹˈɑmənənt pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
important and highly visible status
A job or place in a group that is important and easily noticed by other people.
Ejemplos
- He holds a prominent position in the company.
- The charity has gained a prominent position in the national debate.