Eminence vs. Preeminence — What's the Difference?

Fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere

Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding

A piece of rising ground

The status of being preeminent, dominant or ascendant.

A position of great distinction or superiority

High importance; superiority.

A rise of ground; a hill.

The quality or state of being preëminent; superiority in prominence or in excellence; distinction above others in quality, rank, etc.; rarely, in a bad sense, superiority or notoriety in evil; as, preëminence in honor.

A person of high station or great achievements.

High status importance owing to marked superiority;

Also Eminence Roman Catholic Church Used with His or Your as a title and form of address for a cardinal.

A projection or protuberance from the surface of a body part, especially a bone.

Someone of high rank, reputation or social status.

The quality or state of being eminent.

Prominence in a particular order or accumulation; esteem.

(geology) An elevated land area or a hill.

(anatomy) A protuberance.

(uncountable) A dark purple color.

That which is eminent or lofty; a high ground or place; a height.

An elevated condition among men; a place or station above men in general, either in rank, office, or celebrity; social or moral loftiness; high rank; distinction; preferment.

A title of honor, especially applied to a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church.

High status importance owing to marked superiority;

A protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament