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prominent
adjective (NOTICEABLE) /ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/
/ˈprɑː.mə-/ Definition
› sticking out from a surface: She has a rather prominent chin/nose.Describing angles, lines and orientations C2 describes something that is in a position in which it is easily seen: New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the shop.VisibleApparent and obvious prominently
/-li/ adverb › A photograph of her daughter was prominently displayed (= in a position where it could be seen) on her desk.VisibleApparent and obvious
(Definition of prominent adjective (NOTICEABLE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Geometry: describing angles, lines & orientations
Synonyms and related words:
- (as) straight as a die idiom
- bisector noun
- bolt upright adverb
- circuitous adjective
- corner noun
- corresponding angle noun
- erect adjective
- grade noun (SLOPE)
- gradient noun
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