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PROMINENTLY
prominently, conspicuously
(adverb) in a prominent way; “the new car was prominently displayed in the driveway”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
prominently (comparative more prominently, superlative most prominently)
In a prominent manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Prom"i*nent*ly, adv.
Definition: In a prominent manner.
PROMINENT
Prom"i*nent, a. Etym: [L. prominens, -entis, p. pr. of prominere to jut out, to project; pro before, forward + minere (in comp.) to jut, project: cf. F. prominent. See Imminent, Eminent.]
1. Standing out, or projecting, beyond the line surface of something; jutting; protuberant; in high relief; as, a prominent figure on a vase.
2. Hence; Distinctly manifest; likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous; as, a prominent feature of the face; a prominent building.
3. Eminent; distinguished above others; as, a prominent character. Prominent' moth (Zoöl.), any moth of the family Notodontidæ; a notodontian; -- so called because the larva has a hump or prominence on its back. Several of the species are injurious to fruit trees.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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