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Preeminent vs Pervasive - What's the difference?

preeminent | pervasive |

As adjectives the difference between preeminent and pervasive

is that preeminent is exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important while pervasive is manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.

preeminent

English

Alternative forms

* * pre-eminent *

Adjective

(-)
  • Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.

    • Derived terms

    * preeminence * preeminently

    pervasive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.
    • The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health.

    Synonyms

    * (manifested throughout) penetrating, permeating, pervading

    Related terms

    * pervade