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==Etymology==
French, from Middle French, conjuror's trick, [[illusion]], from [[Latin]] praestigiae, plural, conjuror's tricks, from praestringere to graze, blunt, constrict, from prae- + stringere to bind tight. 1372 in Middle French denoting an [[illusion]] produced by [[magic]], 1688 denoting an [[illusion]] produced by [[natural]] means; now rare), [[attractive]] [[quality]] of people or things which [[inspires]] [[respect]] and [[admiration]] (c1750; compare earlier use denoting the favourable impression made by works of [[literature]]
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Century 1829]
==Definitions==
*1 : standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general [[opinion]]
*2 : commanding position in people's [[minds]]
==Synonym==
*see [[influence]]
==Description==
'''Prestige''' is a [[word]] commonly used to describe [[reputation]] or [[esteem]], though it has [[three]] somewhat related [[meanings]] that, to some [[degree]], may be contradictory. Which meaning applies depends on the historical [[context]] and the person using the word.
Originally, prestige referred to pomposity, which was taken as a sign of poor taste. In this regard, the word had strictly [[negative]] connotations. Indeed, the [[root]] of the word "prestige" comes from the Latin præstigum, meaning a [[delusion]] or a trick. In some Romance languages "prestige" retains this original [[meaning]].
[[Category: General Reference]]
==Etymology==
French, from Middle French, conjuror's trick, [[illusion]], from [[Latin]] praestigiae, plural, conjuror's tricks, from praestringere to graze, blunt, constrict, from prae- + stringere to bind tight. 1372 in Middle French denoting an [[illusion]] produced by [[magic]], 1688 denoting an [[illusion]] produced by [[natural]] means; now rare), [[attractive]] [[quality]] of people or things which [[inspires]] [[respect]] and [[admiration]] (c1750; compare earlier use denoting the favourable impression made by works of [[literature]]
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Century 1829]
==Definitions==
*1 : standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general [[opinion]]
*2 : commanding position in people's [[minds]]
==Synonym==
*see [[influence]]
==Description==
'''Prestige''' is a [[word]] commonly used to describe [[reputation]] or [[esteem]], though it has [[three]] somewhat related [[meanings]] that, to some [[degree]], may be contradictory. Which meaning applies depends on the historical [[context]] and the person using the word.
Originally, prestige referred to pomposity, which was taken as a sign of poor taste. In this regard, the word had strictly [[negative]] connotations. Indeed, the [[root]] of the word "prestige" comes from the Latin præstigum, meaning a [[delusion]] or a trick. In some Romance languages "prestige" retains this original [[meaning]].
[[Category: General Reference]]
