eminence vs plateau

eminence

noun
  • An elevated land area or a hill. 

  • Someone of high rank, reputation or social status. 

  • Prominence in a particular order or accumulation; esteem. 

  • A protuberance. 

  • A dark purple color. 

  • The quality or state of being eminent. 

  • eminence 

plateau

noun
  • A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland. 

  • A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. 

  • A notable level of attainment or achievement. 

verb
  • (of a varying quantity) To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off. 

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