[Robert_Paulson2]

Such a shift in mindset is absolutely essential, Kay warned, for dealing with a threat he believes is eminent.

I wonder every time I see that word "eminent" do they mean "imminent" as in immediate, or as in the way the spelling implies "eminence" referring to dignified, royal or primary in nature.

Imminent means it could happen at any time. Eminent means highly prioritized, in this context, right?

English majors?

[steveegg]

I'm not an English major, but you've got it right.

FWIW, I think that Part II is imminent.

[ventana]

Eminent means "distinguised." Imminent means "about to happen, threatening." imanent means "indwelling." From my college grammar handbook: Harbrace College Handbook. pub. 1977. V's wife.

[angkor]

Imminent means it could happen at any time. Eminent means highly prioritized, in this context, right?

Copy desk error. "Imminent."

[snippy_about_it]

Main Entry: em·i·nent
Pronunciation: 'e-m&-n&nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin eminent-, eminens, present participle of eminEre to stand out, from e- + -minEre; akin to Latin mont-, mons mountain -- more at MOUNT
Date: 15th century
1 : standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted : CONSPICUOUS
2 : jutting out : PROJECTING
3 : exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : PROMINENT
synonym see FAMOUS

[happygrl]

Imminent means it could happen at any time. Eminent means highly prioritized, in this context, right?

You are correct Mr. Paulson.

Don't get me started on the poor grammar and skills of (gasp) WRITERS!

[Odile]

You are correct. He means IMMINENT. "Eminent" means highly placed, very important, well-known. Imminent means it's probaby going to happen very soon.

Good for you for raising the question. I am NOT an English major, but guarding our language is EVERYONE'S job.

The distinction you noted is VERY important. Keep up the good work. Don't eever apologize for being precise. Precision in language is a positive virtue.

Thanks.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

A typo. I do it all the time. Live by the spell check; die by the spell check.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Imminent means it could happen at any time. Eminent means highly prioritized, in this context, right?

In the context Dr. David Kay used it, "eminent" is wrong. The proper word would have been "imminent".