| Domain | Definition |
| Noah Webster | 1:
[Noun] Elevation, highth, in a literal sense; but usually, a rising ground; a hill of moderate elevation above the adjacent ground. The temple of honor ought to be seated on an eminence. |
| 2:
[Noun] Summit; highest part. | | 3:
[Noun] A part rising or projecting beyond the rest, or above the surface. We speak of eminences on any plain or smooth surface. | | 4:
[Noun] An elevated situation among men; a place or station above men in general, either in rank,office or celebrity. Merit may place a man on an eminence, and make him conspicuous. Eminence is always exposed to envy. | | 5:
[Noun] Exaltation; high rank; distinction; celebrity; fame; preferment; conspicuousness. Office, rank and great talents give eminence to men in society. Where men cannot arrive at eminence, religion may make compensation, by teaching content. | | 6:
[Noun] Supreme degree. | | 7:
[Noun] Notice; distinction. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top |
