eminent

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɛmɪnənt/

adjective

  • 1(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere: one of the world’s most eminent statisticians
  • 2 [attributive] (of a positive quality) present to a notable degree: the book’s scholarship and eminent readability

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin eminent- 'jutting, projecting', from the verb eminere