Italian word eminenza comes from Latin emineo, and later Latin eminentia (Eminence, excellence. Prominence, protuberance.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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emineo | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) I am or become conspicuous or prominent, stand out (through my good qualities); I am eminent, excel.. (of elements in a painting) I am prominent, stand out in relief.. I stand out, project, protrude. |
eminentia | Latin (lat) | Eminence, excellence. Prominence, protuberance. |
eminenza | Italian (ita) | Distinction, eminence, preeminence. |