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How much something sticks out, measured in stares per square inch.
means The state of being important, noticeable, or physically jutting outward from its surroundings.
from From Latin prominere, to jut forward, fusing pro- (forward) with minere (to project) — literally leaning into the spotlight.
Solar sciencePlasma loops arcing off the Sun are prominences.
GeographyA peak's prominence measures its rise above the lowest connecting saddle.
Shared rootKin to eminent, imminent, and threatening.