'prominently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'prominere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'minere' meant 'to project.' 'Displayed' comes from Old French 'despleier,' meaning 'to unfold.'

'prominere' transformed into the Middle English word 'prominent,' and 'despleier' became 'display' in modern English.

Initially, 'prominently' meant 'projecting forward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'standing out.'