leading; greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
She became the preeminent authority on Renaissance art history.
Vocabulary like preeminent appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
something that comes before another
an organism that hunts others
ancestor; one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
establish in advance; determine beforehand
declare something in advance
easy to foresee or expect
a strong preference
common; most frequent or common
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