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How do you spell Prominent?

Correct spelling

prominent

PROMIN + ENT. Ends in ENT.

Why is prominent spelled this way?

From Latin prominere, to jut out. PRO (forward) + MINERE (to project). Something prominent projects forward — it cannot be missed because it refuses to recede.

Common misspellings of prominent

prominantprominintpromenantprominnet

Example

She held a prominent position.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "prominent". PROMIN + ENT. Ends in ENT.
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