word of the day eminent em·i·nent /ˈemənənt/ Learn to pronounce adjective adjective: eminent (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession. "one of the world's most eminent statisticians" used to emphasize the presence of a positive quality. "the guitar's eminent suitability for recording studio work" Origin LATIN Ph otograph by Dory Tucker ( Rock formation in Flagstaff Arizona) / Word Definition from Google Dictionary