outstanding

Words with a similar base: outstanding

'outstanding'

[outstanding.s.01] as in: distinguished from others in excellence

Examples:
did outstanding work in human relations
an outstanding war record

'outstanding'

[outstanding.s.02] as in: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

Examples:
an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
salient traits
a spectacular rise in prices
a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
a striking resemblance between parent and child

'outstanding'

[outstanding.s.03] as in: owed as a debt

Examples:
outstanding bills
the amount still owed
undischarged debts

'outstanding'

[great.s.02] as in: of major significance or importance

Examples:
a great work of art
Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey

Origins

					outstanding (English)
└── outstand (English)
    ├── out- (English)
    │   └── ut- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │       └── ut- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── stand (English)
        └── standen (Middle English (1100-1500))
            └── standan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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