{
Prom′i-nence
, Prom′i-nen-cy
, }
[L.
prominentia
: cf. F.
prominence
. See
Prominent
. ]
1.
The quality or state of being prominent; a standing out from something; conspicuousness.
2.
That which is prominent; a protuberance.
Solar prominences
.
(Astron.)