The difference between Eminent and Notable

When used as adjectives, eminent means high, lofty, whereas notable means worthy of notice.


Notable is also noun with the meaning: a person or thing of distinction.

check bellow for the other definitions of Eminent and Notable

  1. Eminent as an adjective (archaic):

    High, lofty.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: towering prominent Thesaurus:tall"

  2. Eminent as an adjective:

    Noteworthy, remarkable, great.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: remarkable outstanding Thesaurus:notable"

    "His eminent good sense has been a godsend to this project."

  3. Eminent as an adjective (of a person):

    Distinguished, important, noteworthy.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: distinguished noteworthy Thesaurus:notable"

    "In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian."

  1. Notable as an adjective:

    Worthy of notice; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.

  2. Notable as an adjective (dated):

    Capable of being noted; noticeable; plain; evident.

  1. Notable as a noun:

    A person or thing of distinction.

  1. Notable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Useful; profitable.

  2. Notable as an adjective:

    Prudent; clever; capable; industrious; thrifty.