eminency

noun

em·​i·​nen·​cy ˈe-mə-nən(t)-sē How to pronounce eminency (audio)
plural eminencies
archaic

Word History

Etymology

emin(ence) + -ency

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eminency was in 1604

Dictionary Entries Near eminency

Cite this Entry

“Eminency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eminency. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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