Eminent \Em"i*nent\, a. [L. eminens, -entis, p. pr. of eminere
   to stand out, be prominent; e out + minere (in comp.) to
   project; of uncertain origin: cf. F. ['e]minent. Cf.
   {Menace}.]
   1. High; lofty; towering; prominent. "A very eminent
      promontory." --Evelyn
      
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   2. Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth,
      high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation;
      distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an
      eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint.
      
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   {Right of eminent domain}. (Law) See under {Domain}.

   Syn: Lofty; elevated; exalted; conspicuous; prominent;
        remarkable; distinguished; illustrious; famous;
        celebrated; renowned; well-known. See {Distinguished}.
        
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